North Korea Designations; Democratic Republic of the Congo-related Designations

Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Facilitators of DPRK IT Worker Fraud Targeting U.S. Businesses

Treasury Press Release: Treasury Sanctions Rwandan Ministry of Defence and Financial Institution Supporting M23

State Press Release: The United States Announces Sanctions in Response to Rwanda’s Destabilizing Activities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Additions:

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: DPRK2  Executive Order 13687

BOYKOV, Ilya Aleksandrovich

• Cyrillic: БОЙКОВ, Илья Александрович
• Address: Russia
• DOB: 30 May 1994
• Nationality: Russia
• Gender: Male
• Digital Currency Address – ETH: 0x12Ea80238C7d805D003ce793594e92d84A6f4E8d
• Alt. Digital Currency Address – ETH: 0x761edd5e4546229a0bd35ae99b4d3d01cf4a3510
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Digital Currency Address – TRX: TQKoDq5aCrWAciiNtete5pDYVN38i4qFN1
• Alt. Digital Currency Address – TRX: TXmrnVgsqCMJncYHTXchuJ5z111BXSj4g3
• Passport: 620645580 (Russia) expires 17 Jun 2009
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ALIS

Supplemental Information: Described by Treasury as a Russian national who, since 2024, has actively supported Limited Liability Company Alis (Alis) by exchanging and converting the equivalent of $3.5 million in cryptocurrency transactions, monitoring cryptocurrency transactions, and providing logistical support. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13687 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Alis.

KIM, Hyo Dong

• AKA: KIM, Hyo-tong
• Hangul: 김효동
• Address:
  • Russia
  • Laos
• DOB: 28 Dec 1989
• Nationality: Korea, North
• Gender: Male
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Passport: 108130286 (Korea, North)
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: CHINYONG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION COMPANY

Supplemental Information: Described by Treasury as a DPRK national who leads a Russia-based delegation of DPRK IT workers subordinate to Chinyong Information Technology Cooperation Company (Chinyong), which OFAC designated in May 2023. Since at least December 2023 he has provided logistical assistance to the IT worker delegation, engaged in sanctions evasion efforts, and facilitated the transfer of over $100,000 equivalent in financial assets. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13687 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Chinyong.

KIM, Ki Hyok

• AKA: KIM, Ki-hyo’k
• Hangul: 김기혁
• Address: Russia
• DOB: 30 May 1980
• Nationality: Korea, North
• Gender: Male
• Digital Currency Address – ETH: 0xE4C9a7F68B1EbA4508f54f07f7378847318dD1A3
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: CHINYONG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COOPERATION COMPANY

Supplemental Information: Described by Treasury as a DPRK national who leads a Russia-based delegation of DPRK IT workers for Limited Liability Company Alis (Alis), monitoring the IT workers and ensuring they meet their financial targets. OFAC designated Alis in March 2024 as subordinate to Chinyong Information Technology Cooperation Company (Chinyong), itself designated in May 2023. Since 2024 he has transferred cryptocurrency valued at nearly $500,000 for the delegation. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13687 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Chinyong.

OBERTAS, Vitold Viktorovich

• Cyrillic: ОБЕРТАС, Витольд Викторович
• Address: Russia
• DOB: 18 Nov 1968
• POB: Vladivostok, Russia
• Nationality: Russia
• Citizen: Russia
• Gender: Male
• Digital Currency Address – ETH: 0x761edd5e4546229a0bd35ae99b4d3d01cf4a3510
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Digital Currency Address – TRX: TCV4qdpTxoMyqkn7sSPeRrXmhH5JFxMvmT
• Alt. Digital Currency Address – TRX: TQCBdU4K92oxLAkzwexZpqVZJhmPbtLYMm
• Alt. Digital Currency Address – TRX: TFksjBcHPYqgAax2USheQuaT1ydRKyZRdg
• National ID No.: 4613339474 (Russia) issued 20 Jan 2013
• Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Described by Treasury as a Russian intermediary for illicit DPRK financial transactions, including for Amnokgang Technology Development Company (Amnokgang), which OFAC designated on March 12, 2026. Since January 2025 he has conducted nearly $2 million worth of cryptocurrency conversions, and at least $1.25 million in other currency transactions, for DPRK officials. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13687 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, the Government of North Korea.

OFAC Program: DPRK3  Executive Order 13722

HAN, Yu Song

• AKA: HAN, Yu-so’ng
• Address: Russia
• DOB: 20 May 2000
• POB: Pyongyang, North Korea
• Nationality: Korea, North
• Gender: Male
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Passport: 845349261 (Korea, North) issued 01 Sep 2025 expires 30 Sep 2030
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: FIRST FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Supplemental Information: One of six Russia-based DPRK IT workers who, per Treasury, have collectively generated over $750,000 since 2025 on behalf of the First Financial and Technical Development Center (FFTDC). Designated pursuant to E.O. 13722 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, FFTDC.

HYON, Se Il

• AKA: HYO’N, Se-il
• Address: Russia
• DOB: 08 Sep 2002
• POB: Pyongyang, North Korea
• Nationality: Korea, North
• Gender: Male
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Passport: 845349266 (Korea, North) issued 01 Sep 2025 expires 01 Sep 2030
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: FIRST FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Supplemental Information: One of six Russia-based DPRK IT workers who, per Treasury, have collectively generated over $750,000 since 2025 on behalf of the First Financial and Technical Development Center (FFTDC). Designated pursuant to E.O. 13722 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, FFTDC.

KIM, Kyong Ju

• AKA: KIM, Kyo’ng-chu
• Address: Russia
• DOB: 02 Jan 2001
• POB: Pyongyang, North Korea
• Nationality: Korea, North
• Gender: Male
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Passport: 845349260 (Korea, North) issued 01 Sep 2025 expires 01 Sep 2030
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: FIRST FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Supplemental Information: One of six Russia-based DPRK IT workers who, per Treasury, have collectively generated over $750,000 since 2025 on behalf of the First Financial and Technical Development Center (FFTDC). Designated pursuant to E.O. 13722 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, FFTDC.

KIM, Sung Gwan

• AKA: KIM, Su’ng-kwan
• Address: Russia
• DOB: 07 Jan 1999
• POB: Pyongyang, North Korea
• Nationality: Korea, North
• Gender: Male
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Passport: 845136774 (Korea, North) issued 18 Feb 2025 expires 18 Feb 2030
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: FIRST FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Supplemental Information: One of six Russia-based DPRK IT workers who, per Treasury, have collectively generated over $750,000 since 2025 on behalf of the First Financial and Technical Development Center (FFTDC). Designated pursuant to E.O. 13722 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, FFTDC.

RI, Thae Chol

• AKA: RI, T’ae-ch’o’l
• Address: Russia
• DOB: 24 Feb 1999
• POB: Pyongyang, North Korea
• Nationality: Korea, North
• Gender: Male
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Passport: 845349262 (Korea, North) issued 01 Sep 2025 expires 01 Sep 2030
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: FIRST FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Supplemental Information: One of six Russia-based DPRK IT workers who, per Treasury, have collectively generated over $750,000 since 2025 on behalf of the First Financial and Technical Development Center (FFTDC). Designated pursuant to E.O. 13722 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, FFTDC.

SO, Hyong Jin

• AKA: SO’, Hyo’n-chin
• Address: Russia
• DOB: 03 Feb 2002
• POB: Pyongyang, North Korea
• Nationality: Korea, North
• Gender: Male
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Passport: 845136771 (Korea, North) issued 18 Feb 2025 expires 18 Feb 2030
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked to: FIRST FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Supplemental Information: One of six Russia-based DPRK IT workers who, per Treasury, have collectively generated over $750,000 since 2025 on behalf of the First Financial and Technical Development Center (FFTDC). Treasury’s release spells the name “So Hyon Jin.” Designated pursuant to E.O. 13722 for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, FFTDC.

The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: DPRK3  Executive Order 13722

FIRST FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER

• Address:
  • Korea, North
  • Vladivostok, Russia
• Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
• Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
• Organization Established Date: Jan 2024
• Organization Type: Financial and Insurance Activities

Supplemental Information: Described by Treasury as a DPRK-controlled entity located in Russia that, since at least 2024, has used DPRK IT workers who have generated several millions of dollars for the DPRK government. It has deployed several highly trained DPRK IT workers to Russia who employ Super Intelligence (SI) tools and sophisticated money laundering methods, including complex cryptocurrency transfers, to facilitate their revenue generation schemes. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13722 for having engaged in, facilitated, or been responsible for the exportation of workers from North Korea, including exportation to generate revenue for the Government of North Korea or the Workers’ Party of Korea.

OFAC Program: DRCONGO  Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 547

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

• AKA:
  • MINADEF OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
  • MOD OF THE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA
  • RWANDAN MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
• Address: Ministry of Defence, KG 1 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda
• Website: https://www.mod.gov.rw
• Organization Established Date: 1962
• Organization Type: Defense activities
• Target Type: Government Entity

Supplemental Information: Described by Treasury as the umbrella organization for Rwanda’s security services, including the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), which OFAC sanctioned on March 2, 2026. At its direction the RDF has deployed thousands of troops across North and South Kivu provinces in eastern DRC, operating alongside the M23 armed group and providing it with military equipment, supplies, logistical support and training, and has introduced surface-to-air missile systems and jamming equipment that endanger civilian aviation. State says this support violates Rwanda’s obligations under the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity, signed on December 4, 2025. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, logistical, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, the RDF.

ZIGAMA CREDIT AND SAVINGS SOCIETY

• AKA:
  • ZIGAMA CREDIT AND SAVINGS BANK
  • "ZIGAMA CSS"
• Address: KG 178 Street 3, P.O. Box 4772, Kigali, Rwanda
• Website: https://zigamacss.rw
• Organization Established Date: 1997
• Alt. Organization Established Date: 19 Apr 2010
• Target Type: Financial Institution
• Business Registration Number: RCA/546/2010 (Rwanda)

Supplemental Information: Described by Treasury as a Rwandan financial institution that operates on behalf of Rwanda’s security services. It has facilitated payments to entities in China and other countries for weapons, ammunition and other military equipment for the RDF, and for RDF travel and accommodation for training activities. A Zigama branch enabled the transportation of gold sourced from M23-controlled territory in eastern DRC to Kigali, and Zigama has facilitated financial transactions for M23 and its political wing, the Congo River Alliance, amounting to tens of millions of dollars. Designated pursuant to E.O. 13413, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, logistical, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, the RDF, M23, and the Congo River Alliance.