The person at the center of this case
United States Government / International Sanctions Enforcement
Cold Case · Open - Active Wanted Person
58 days waiting
RI KYONG SIK
Justice for United States Government / International Sanctions Enforcement — 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 revenue-generation schemes were used to fund the North Korean regime?
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location
Lead #2Why does Ri Kyong Sik have ties to Russia and China, and which country is he most likely hiding in?
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evidence
Lead #3How were the laundered funds transferred and what financial institutions were involved?
Ri Kyong Sik 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. The scheme involved wire fraud, identity theft, and violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. A federal arrest warrant was issued in December 2024, and he is believed to have ties to Russia and China.
Case
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United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St. Louis, Missouri; Federal Bureau of Investigation
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clue
Lead #4Were there accomplices or co-conspirators in the United States or abroad who facilitated this operation?
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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: Ri Kyong Sik 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 Ri Kyong Sik in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St.
Louis, Missouri, in December 2024. Remarks: Ri Kyong Sik has ties to or may visit Russia and 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:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2017
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case