A British cryptocurrency entrepreneur wanted by the FBI for allegedly conspiring to breach North Korea sanctions gave a speech at a pro-DPRK event in Moscow, raising questions about his support for Pyongyang.

Christopher Emms spoke about the use of modern technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) for “preserving sovereignty” at a conference organized by the DPRK International Solidarity Group (ISG) this week, according to the organization.

Citing Pyongyang’s growing focus on AI for military and civilian sectors, he reportedly emphasized the “importance of cooperation with Russia in these domains, which would enable the DPRK to boost its technological independence and economic