The person at the center of this case
High technology companies, video gaming companies, and a United Kingdom citizen
Cold Case · Open
7 years waiting · since 2019
ZHANG HAORAN
Justice for 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 Zhang Haoran's current location and has he been apprehended or extradited?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific computer systems and companies were targeted, and what data was compromised?
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person
Lead #3What is the relationship between Zhang Haoran and co-defendant TAN Dailin, and are other APT 41/BARIUM members involved?
Zhang Haoran, a Chinese national and member of the APT 41/BARIUM hacking group, was indicted in August 2019 by a Grand Jury in Washington, D.C. on charges including conspiracy to cause computer damage, wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. The alleged crimes targeted high-technology and video gaming companies as well as a United Kingdom citizen. His current whereabouts and status remain unknown, with ties to Chengdu, China complicating international law enforcement efforts.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) / U.S. Department of Justice
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Lead #4How extensive was the financial fraud and money laundering operation, and where were proceeds transferred?
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contact
Lead #5What role did the United Kingdom citizen play as a victim, and what information was obtained about them?
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Official wording
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: ZHANG Haoran 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 ZHANG Haoran and TAN Dailin 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: ZHANG Haoran 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 Zhang Haoran and TAN Dailin on multiple federal charges including conspiracy, wire fraud, unauthorized computer access, and money laundering.
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Case Information
Incident:August 15, 2019
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 15, 2019
Last Updated:October 29, 2026