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US Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Aiding North Korean Crypto Job Scam

US Woman Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Aiding North Korean Crypto Job Scam

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2025-07-26 06:05:02
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Arizona resident Christina Marie Chapman received an eight-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating a fraud scheme that funneled $17 million to North Korean operatives. The operation involved placing DPRK nationals in remote IT roles at 309 US companies, including cryptocurrency firms, using stolen American identities.

Chapman's elaborate setup included a 'laptop farm' to simulate US-based work activity, while fraudulent documents bypassed employment verification systems. The scheme highlights growing cybersecurity threats facing the crypto industry as bad actors exploit remote work infrastructure.

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