The person at the center of this case
Multiple victims including high-technology companies, video gaming companies, and a United Kingdom citizen
Cold Case · Open
6 years waiting · since 2019
TAN DAILIN
Justice for Multiple victims including high-technology companies, video gaming companies, and a United Kingdom citizen — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What is TAN Dailin's current location and has he been apprehended since the 2019 indictment?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific high-technology and video gaming companies were targeted, and what sensitive information was obtained?
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person
Lead #3What is the relationship between TAN Dailin and co-defendant ZHANG Haoran in the APT 41/BARIUM operations?
TAN Dailin, a Chinese national linked to the APT 41/BARIUM hacking group, was indicted on August 15, 2019 in the District of Columbia for conspiracy and unauthorized computer access targeting high-technology and video gaming companies. The charges include wire fraud, identity theft, money laundering, and intentional damage to protected computers. His current whereabouts and status remain unknown, making this case significant for cybercrime enforcement and international cooperation.
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Lead #4How extensive were the money laundering operations and where were the proceeds transferred?
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Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Cause Damage to, and Obtain Information by Unauthorized Access to, Protected Computers; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Wire Fraud; Obtaining Information by Unauthorized Access to Protected Computers; Intentionally Causing Damage to Protected Computers; Aggravated Identity Theft; Money Laundering; Aiding and Abetting Caution: TAN Dailin is part of a Chinese hacking group known as APT 41 and BARIUM. On August 15, 2019, a Grand Jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment against Chinese nationals TAN Dailin and ZHANG Haoran on multiple charges including Conspiracy to Cause Damage to, and Obtain Information by Unauthorized Access to, Protected Computers; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Wire Fraud; Obtaining Information by Unauthorized Access to Protected Computers; Intentionally Causing Damage to Protected Computers; Aggravated Identity Theft; Money Laundering; and Aiding and Abetting.
These charges primarily stemmed from alleged activity targeting high technology and video gaming companies, and a United Kingdom citizen. Remarks: TAN Dailin has ties to Chengdu, China
Timeline of Events
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2019-08-15
Grand Jury Indictment
A Grand Jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment against TAN Dailin and ZHANG Haoran on multiple charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, unauthorized computer access, identity theft, and money laundering.
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Case Information
Incident:August 15, 2019
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 15, 2019
Last Updated:April 29, 2026