US Department of Justice Seizes $7.7 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean IT Workers
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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized $7.7 million in cryptocurrency linked to a network of North Korean IT workers. The funds, obtained illegally, were frozen and seized when North Korean nationals attempted to launder money as part of a long-standing conspiracy. This operation was conducted in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).