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United States financial system and international sanctions enforcement
Cold Case · Open
94 days waiting
JONG SONG HWA
Justice for United States financial system and international sanctions enforcement — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What specific money laundering schemes and revenue generation methods did Jong Song Hwa employ on behalf of the North Korean regime?
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location
Lead #2Why does Jong Song Hwa have ties to both China and Russia, and which country is he most likely hiding in?
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Lead #3What financial institutions, shell companies, or intermediaries were used to facilitate the laundering of regime funds?
Jong Song Hwa is wanted for allegedly orchestrating 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. A federal arrest warrant was issued in December 2024 in the Eastern District of Missouri. Hwa is believed to have ties to China and Russia and remains at large, making him a significant target in ongoing financial crimes investigations.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
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Lead #4Who were Jong Song Hwa's co-conspirators and accomplices in this international sanctions violation scheme?
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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 Caution: Jong Song Hwa 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 Jong Song Hwa in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St.
Louis, Missouri, in December 2024. Remarks: Jong Song Hwa has ties to or may visit China and Russia.
Timeline of Events
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2017-04
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
Conspiracy Period Ends
Alleged conspiracy activities continue until approximately March 2023
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2024-12
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Federal arrest warrant issued for Jong Song Hwa in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2017
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2017
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case