North Korean fake remote worker scam lands two Americans 18-month prison sentences for hosting laptops — US firms unknowingly shipped laptops to “employees” who secretly worked from overseas via remote desktop, generating $1.2 million for Pyongyan
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Two Americans have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for their involvement in a North Korean remote worker scam. This scheme generated $1.2 million for the regime by exploiting US companies shipping laptops to alleged employees.