Please get to know your IT people before handing over the keys to the kingdom

An Arizona woman, Christina Marie Chapman, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a sophisticated fraud that netted over $17 million!
Chapman ran a "laptop farm" from her home, enabling North Korean IT workers to masquerade as US citizens and snag remote IT jobs at numerous US companies.
Here's the twist:

• Fraudulent funds were funneled through her accounts.
• Stolen identities of US citizens were used to report this income to the Social Security and IRS.

Charges:

• Conspiracy to commit wire fraud
• Aggravated identity theft
• Conspiracy to launder monetary instruments

Guilty Plea Date: February 11 & 12, 2025
Chapman now faces 8 to 9 years behind bars. This case sheds light on the complexities of cybersecurity and identity theft in today's world.
Stay vigilant, and protect your digital identity!
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