The U.S. Department of Justice claims that North Korean agents have stolen Crypto Assets and data.

According to ChainCatcher news and reported by The Block, the U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that North Korean agents posed as American citizens to work remotely for U.S. companies, stealing Crypto Assets and sensitive information. In one of the cases, four North Korean nationals were accused of stealing over $900,000 in Crypto Assets from two companies and laundering the money through Tornado Cash. The U.S. Department of Justice has taken action, including filing two lawsuits, arresting one suspect, and seizing 29 financial accounts. These actions are aimed at combating North Korea’s efforts to fund its illegal programs through fraudulent means.