CryptoMedium•12 November 2026•
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US DOJ Seizes Infrastructure of North Korean FaceStealer Crypto Scheme
Key Facts
1The US Department of Justice seized infrastructure linked to North Korea's FaceStealer scheme, which stole $400 million.
2The scheme targeted crypto and Web3 workers through social engineering and fraudulent video-conferencing sessions.
3Investigators seized over 900 webcam videos secretly recorded from victims during the fraudulent sessions.
The US Department of Justice seized infrastructure linked to North Korea's FaceStealer scheme, which facilitated the theft of $400 million. Crypto Briefing reported that the operation targeted crypto and Web3 industry workers through sophisticated social engineering and fraudulent video-conferencing sessions.
Investigators seized over 900 webcam videos secretly recorded from victims during these fraudulent sessions used to compromise digital assets. This enforcement action coincides with a period of high economic activity, following US data on November 10, 2026, which showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 337.511.