The story so far · 2 days, October 13 to 14, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Texas, United States on October 13, 2026. Newest first.
US authorities say North Korean IT workers use false identities to get remote jobs at Western companies, with US-based facilitators hosting laptops to disguise their location.
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The FBI arrested two men in Ohio and Pennsylvania over an alleged North Korean remote IT-work scheme and seized about 187 computers and devices from over 40 suspected laptop farms in Texas.
Why it matters: Such schemes allegedly channel earnings to North Korea in breach of sanctions and expose firms to security risks.
Sources: Malay Mail · See it on the globe
The FBI arrested two men in Ohio and Pennsylvania over an alleged scheme in which North Korean remote workers obtained jobs. Agents seized about 187 computers and devices from more than 40 suspected laptop farms in Texas.
Why it matters: US officials say such schemes channel earnings to North Korea in spite of sanctions, and they expose companies to security risks.
Sources: AFP via Malay Mail · See it on the globe