CHO CHUNG POM

Wanted Fugitive

Wanted for

Conspiracy to Violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Money Laundering Conspiracy; Conspiracy to Commit Identity Theft; Aggravated Identity Theft

Reward

The Rewards For Justice Program, United States Department of State, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for inform…

Caution

Cho Chung Pom is wanted for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy (https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/cyber/dprk-it-workers) to generate revenue and launder it for the North Korean regime from approximately April 2017 to approximately March 2023 in violation of United States and international sanctions.

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Cho Chung Pom in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, St. Louis, Missouri, in December 2024.

Description

Sex: Male
Race: asian
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Age: 34
Date(s) of birth used: January 20, 1992
Nationality: North Korean
Occupation: Group Leader

Field offices

St. Louis · MO

Remarks

Cho Chung Pom has ties to or may visit China.

Poster files

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Posted Nov 12, 2024 · Updated by the FBI Mar 14, 2026

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