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Han Linlin (fugitive subject)
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
HAN LINLIN
Justice for Han Linlin (fugitive subject) — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Where is Han Linlin currently located—China, UAE, Australia, or elsewhere?
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Lead #2What front companies did Han Linlin operate and which banks processed the illicit transactions?
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Lead #3How extensive was the tobacco and goods procurement network, and who were the key co-conspirators?
Han Linlin, a Chinese national, allegedly operated an illicit procurement network supplying tobacco and other goods to North Korea in violation of international sanctions. Federal charges were filed on March 21, 2023, for bank fraud, sanctions violations, money laundering, and conspiracy related to his work with front companies. The case remains active as authorities seek to locate Han, who may be hiding in China, the United Arab Emirates, or Australia.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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Lead #4What financial institutions or intermediaries facilitated the money laundering operations?
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Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud; Conspiracy to Violate and Violations of International Emergency Economic Powers Act; North Korean Sanctions Regulations; Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments; Laundering Monetary Instruments Caution: Han Linlin is a Chinese national who allegedly operated an illicit procurement network for tobacco and other goods on behalf of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). It is alleged that Han worked as the representative for numerous front companies to secure new business lines, directed transshipment of goods destined for the DPRK, and ensured their illicit operations would continue without interruption despite the efforts of the U.S.
and U.N. to halt trade with North Korea.
On March 21, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Han Linlin in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C., after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Conspiracy to Violate and Violations of International Emergency Economic Powers Act, North Korean Sanctions Regulations, Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments, and Laundering Monetary Instruments. Remarks: Han Linlin has ties to or may visit China, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.
Timeline of Events
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2023-03-21
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Han Linlin charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, violations of International Emergency Economic Powers Act, North Korean sanctions regulations, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, and laundering monetary instruments
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Case Information
Incident:March 21, 2023
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $500,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:March 21, 2023
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $500,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case