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North Korean IT workers are stealing remote jobs and raking in billions—and Americans are helping them do it | Fortune
- North Korean operatives obtained remote IT jobs at over 100 companies, including Fortune 500 firms, funded by salary payments.
- American facilitators helped steal identities, file false forms, and provide cover for North Korean workers.
- The UN reported the DPRK scheme has victimized 40 countries and generated billions for weapons development.
- AI-enabled voice synthesis helped North Koreans pass live job interviews as part of the scheme.
- Investigators found identities continue to circulate after participants stop, complicating accountability.
- Law enforcement notes some facilitators were unaware participants used stolen identities, while others knowingly joined.
- The FBI conducted raids and seizures of fraudulent websites in 2025 linked to the scheme.
- North Korean workers used fake documents and manipulated HR processes to secure roles.
- Experts warn the hiring system itself must change to prevent such fraud.
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