The person at the center of this case
United States Government / International Sanctions Enforcement
Cold Case · Open
48 days waiting
RIM UN CHOL
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 #1Where is Rim Un Chol currently located and what are his known aliases or travel documents?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific financial transactions and money laundering methods were used to funnel revenue to North Korea?
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location
Lead #3What are Rim Un Chol's known connections and safe houses in China?
Rim Un Chol 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 money laundering operations that remained undetected for years. A federal arrest warrant was issued in December 2024, and investigators believe he may have ties to or could be hiding in China.
Case
#956
United States (Federal jurisdiction) with suspected ties to China
United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri; FBI
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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contact
Lead #4Who were his co-conspirators in this international sanctions evasion scheme?
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clue
Lead #5What legitimate businesses or front companies were used to disguise the illegal financial operations?
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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: Rim Un Chol 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 Rim Un Chol in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St.
Louis, Missouri, in December 2024. Remarks: Rim Un Chol 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
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2023-03-31
Conspiracy Period Ends
Alleged conspiracy activities cease
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2024-12-01
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Federal arrest warrant issued in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St. Louis, Missouri
Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2017
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 2017
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case