Christina Chapman
Christina Chapman, a 50-year-old former waitress and masseuse from Minnesota, found herself embroiled in a significant federal investigation for facilitating a scheme that allowed North Korean workers to illegally earn millions of dollars by working online jobs for American companies. Unbeknownst to many of her clients, she operated a 'laptop farm' where North Koreans, using stolen American identities, would take on jobs while Chapman managed the logistics of their employment. Despite her attempts to improve her financial situation after struggling with homelessness, she faces serious charges including wire fraud and money laundering, with a potential prison sentence looming.
Born on Jan 21, 1973 (52 years old)
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United States:
An American woman funneled $17 million to North Korea.
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Norway:
Christina Chapman in Arizona was approached on LinkedIn to be the 'American face' for a company helping IT professionals abroad find jobs in the USA.
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United Kingdom:
Christina Chapman was involved in a scheme to facilitate North Korean IT workers obtaining jobs in the US by stealing identities.
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United States:
Christina Chapman was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for helping North Korean operatives infiltrate American companies.
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United States:
Christina Chapman was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for funneling money to North Korea.
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United Kingdom:
Christina Chapman was sentenced to prison for stealing identities to help North Koreans gain employment in the US.
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Croatia:
Christina Chapman was involved in a scheme where she helped North Korean workers illegally earn money in the U.S.
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Croatia:
Christina Chapman was involved in a scheme where she helped North Korean workers illegally earn money in the U.S.
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