Reward offered to disrupt Kim Jong Un's illicit financing
The US Department of State has announced a reward of up to $5 million (€4.8 million) for information regarding the illegal financing of the North Korean regime, including contributions through IT and money laundering.
The United States authorities have taken decisive steps in the fight against illegal funding of the North Korean regime.
According to reports from the US Department of State, a reward of up to $5 (€4.8) million has been offered for information that can help disrupt the financial mechanisms supporting North Korea's weapons programme.
The reward aims to impede the operation of the financial system that supports the production of weapons of mass destruction in North Korea. According to US authorities, this mechanism relies on several key elements such as the export of workers, money laundering, and criminal cyber activities.
Particular attention has been given to the role of companies and employees in the information technology sector involved in these illegal activities. US authorities emphasise that these practices are a significant source of revenue for the regime in Pyongyang.
In its statement, the US Department of State highlighted that any information contributing to stopping these illegal activities is extremely valuable. The US authorities are counting on international cooperation in this matter to effectively counter the threats associated with North Korea's weapons programme.
