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FinCEN·Guidance·Severity: None·15 April 2026

FinCEN Issues Advisory on DPRK IT Worker Sanctions Evasion Tactics

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory to alert financial institutions to common tactics used by North Korean IT workers to evade sanctions and generate revenue for the DPRK. The advisory details red flags such as frequent small payments to multiple accounts, use of third-party payment processors, and discrepancies in login locations and client information. It urges heightened vigilance and provides recommendations for strengthening AML/CFT programs to detect and report this illicit activity.

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Key facts

Focus
Red Flag Indicators
Sector
IT/Tech
Authority
FinCEN
Action Type
Guidance
Jurisdiction
DPRK

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