Arizona Woman’s $17M Laptop Scam: A North Korean Comedy of Errors
Arizona woman Christina Marie Chapman created a “laptop farm” for fake IT workers, helping scam over $17 million for herself and North Korea. With Fortune 500 companies caught in the net, it’s a stark reminder: always check if your employee is more than just a virtual ghost on the payroll.
Hot Take:
When your side hustle turns into a nuclear weapons program! Christina Marie Chapman’s laptop farm scheme had her raking in cash faster than a North Korean rocket can launch. With more plot twists than a Hollywood blockbuster, she managed to impersonate a Silicon Valley staffing agency while moonlighting as North Korea’s treasurer. Forget Elon Musk’s tech antics; this is the real startup story of the year.
Key Points:
- Christina Marie Chapman ran a “laptop farm” to help North Korean IT workers pose as US employees.
- The scam generated over $17 million, potentially funding North Korea’s weapons programs.
- Chapman pleaded guilty to wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering.
- The scam involved identity theft of over 70 US nationals and affected more than 300 companies.
- The scheme used AI tools during video interviews to fool employers, including Fortune 500 companies.
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