A fraudster has embezzled over $1.5 million from the city of Baltimore through a sophisticated scheme involving fake invoices and misrepresentation of services. The incident has raised concerns about the city’s financial oversight and internal controls. Investigations are ongoing as authorities seek to recover the stolen funds and prevent future fraud.

The US Department of Justice has disrupted multiple North Korean IT worker scams, leading to two indictments, one arrest, and the seizure of 137 laptops. North Korean operatives used fake identities to secure jobs at over 100 US companies, stealing sensitive data and virtual currency, with the operations reportedly generating millions for both the North Korean government and US-based accomplices.