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United States financial system and international sanctions regime
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184 days waiting
JANG CHOL MYONG
Justice for United States financial system and international sanctions regime — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What specific money laundering networks and financial institutions were used to funnel proceeds to North Korea?
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evidence
Lead #2How did Jang Chol Myong coordinate identity theft schemes to generate revenue for sanctions evasion?
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location
Lead #3What are his known connections and safe houses in China where he may currently be hiding?
Jang Chol Myong is wanted for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to generate revenue and launder money for the North Korean regime between April 2017 and March 2023, violating U.S. and international sanctions. Federal investigators believe he orchestrated schemes involving wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering to funnel proceeds to North Korea. A federal arrest warrant was issued in December 2024, and he is believed to have ties to China where he may be located.
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#953
United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri; FBI
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contact
Lead #4Who were his co-conspirators in the United States and internationally involved in this sanctions violation scheme?
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clue
Lead #5What digital footprints or financial records remain that could help locate him or identify additional network members?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Money Laundering Conspiracy; Conspiracy to Commit Identity Theft; Aggravated Identity Theft Caution: Jang Chol Myong is wanted for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to generate revenue and launder it for the North Korean regime from approximately April 2017 to approximately March 2023 in violation of United States and international sanctions. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Jang Chol Myong in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St.
Louis, Missouri, in December 2024. Remarks: Jang Chol Myong has ties to or may visit China.
Timeline of Events
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2017-04-01
Conspiracy Period Begins
Alleged conspiracy to generate revenue and launder money for North Korean regime begins approximately April 2017
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2023-03-31
Conspiracy Period Ends
Alleged conspiracy activities conclude approximately March 2023
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2024-12-01
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Federal arrest warrant issued in United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St. Louis, Missouri
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2017
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2017
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case