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Han Linlin (suspect)
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
HAN LINLIN
Justice for Han Linlin (suspect) — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What front companies did Han Linlin operate and how were they structured to evade sanctions detection?
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evidence
Lead #2What banking records and financial transactions reveal the scope and scale of the illicit procurement network?
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location
Lead #3Which specific locations in China, UAE, and Australia are known to be associated with Han Linlin's operations or current whereabouts?
Han Linlin, a Chinese national, allegedly operated an illicit procurement network supplying goods to North Korea in violation of international sanctions. On March 21, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued in Washington, D.C. for charges including bank fraud, sanctions violations, and money laundering. The suspect remains at large with possible ties to China, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia, and a $500,000 reward is offered for information leading to his capture.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court for the District of Columbia
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Lead #4Who are the key business associates and co-conspirators in the North Korean sanctions violation scheme?
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clue
Lead #5What transshipment routes and logistics networks were used to move goods destined for North Korea?
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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, conspiracy to violate and violations of International Emergency Economic Powers Act, North Korean sanctions regulations, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, and laundering monetary instruments in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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Case Information
Incident:March 21, 2023
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $500,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:March 21, 2023
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $500,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case