The person at the center of this case
Kim Ye Won (fugitive suspect)
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KIM YE WON
Justice for Kim Ye Won (fugitive suspect) — 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 revenue to North Korea?
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location
Lead #2What are Kim Ye Won's known connections and safe houses in China?
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evidence
Lead #3Which individuals or entities in the U.S. were involved in generating revenue for this conspiracy?
Kim Ye Won 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. A federal arrest warrant was issued in December 2024 by the U.S. District Court in St. Louis, Missouri. Investigators believe he may have ties to China and could visit the country, making international cooperation critical to locating him.
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contact
Lead #4Has Kim Ye Won attempted to contact associates or family members since the warrant was issued?
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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: Kim Ye Won 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 Kim Ye Won in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St.
Louis, Missouri, in December 2024. Remarks: Kim Ye Won 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 end approximately March 2023
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2024-12-01
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Federal arrest warrant issued by U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St. Louis, Missouri
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2017
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2017
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case