The person at the center of this case
Multiple international victims including telecommunications providers, government agencies, defense contractors, and technology companies across dozens of countries
Cold Case · Open
6 years waiting · since 2020
QIAN CHUAN
Justice for Multiple international victims including telecommunications providers, government agencies, defense contractors, and technology companies across dozens of countries — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What is QIAN Chuan's current location and how is he connected to APT 41 and BARIUM hacking operations?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific supply chain attack vectors and ransomware variants were deployed against the hundreds of targeted companies?
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Lead #3How extensive are QIAN Chuan's operational ties to Chengdu 404 Network Technology Company and what role did the company play in facilitating these attacks?
On August 11, 2020, a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. indicted Chinese national QIAN Chuan and two co-conspirators for their roles in a sophisticated international cybercrime operation targeting hundreds of companies across multiple continents. QIAN Chuan, allegedly employed by Chengdu 404 Network Technology Company, is accused of conducting supply chain attacks, deploying ransomware, and stealing identities from victims in telecommunications, government, defense, and other critical sectors. The case remains active as authorities work to locate and apprehend QIAN Chuan, who has ties to Chengdu, China and is believed to be part of the APT 41 hacking group.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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Lead #4Which telecommunications providers in the U.S., Australia, and Asia-Pacific were primary targets and what sensitive data was compromised?
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Lead #5Are there any known associates or co-conspirators beyond FU Qiang and JIANG Lizhi who remain at large?
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Source Narrative
Racketeering Conspiracy; Conspiracy; Identity Theft; Aggravated Identity Theft; Access Device Fraud; Obtaining Information by Unauthorized Access to Protected Computers; Intentionally Causing Damage to Protected Computers; Threatening to Damage a Protected Computer; Money Laundering Caution: QIAN Chuan is part of a Chinese hacking group known as APT 41 and BARIUM. On August 11, 2020, a Grand Jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment against Chinese nationals QIAN Chuan, FU Qiang, and JIANG Lizhi on multiple charges including Racketeering Conspiracy; Conspiracy; Identity Theft; Aggravated Identity Theft; Access Device Fraud; Obtaining Information by Unauthorized Access to Protected Computers; Intentionally Causing Damage to Protected Computers; Threatening to Damage a Protected Computer; and Money Laundering.
These charges stem from their alleged unauthorized computer intrusions while employed by Chengdu 404 Network Technology Company. The defendants allegedly conducted supply chain attacks to gain unauthorized access to networks throughout the world, targeting hundreds of companies representing a broad array of industries to include: social media, telecommunications, government, defense, education, and manufacturing.
These victims included companies in Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Japan and Sweden. The defendants allegedly targeted telecommunications providers in the United States, Australia, China (Tibet), Chile, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.
The defendants allegedly deployed ransomware attacks and demanded payments from victims. Remarks: QIAN Chuan has ties to Chengdu, China.
Timeline of Events
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2020-08-11
Federal Grand Jury Indictment
Grand Jury in the District of Columbia returned indictment against QIAN Chuan, FU Qiang, and JIANG Lizhi on multiple cybercrime charges including racketeering conspiracy, identity theft, unauthorized computer access, and money laundering.
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Case Information
Incident:August 11, 2020
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 11, 2020
Last Updated:September 10, 2026