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ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites

‘Ringleader’ of China-based syndicate worked with DPRK hackers to bring in over $17M for regime, prosecutors say
Anton Sokolin May 27, 2025
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ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites
An example of an online casino developed by North Korean IT workers | Image: NIS (Feb. 14, 2024)

South Korean police have arrested an ROK national for allegedly working with North Korean cybercriminals to make and sell illegal gambling websites, raking in over $17 million for the Kim regime.

The 55-year-old man, reportedly surnamed Kim, faces charges of violating national security and concealing criminal proceeds, according to a statement by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office on Monday.

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