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  • Case 022: Park Jin Hyok
    Jul 8 2025

    He brought hospitals, businesses, and governments to their knees — with just a few lines of code.

    In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate Park Jin Hyo, a North Korean national charged in connection with the devastating WannaCry ransomware attack, which crippled systems around the globe in 2017.

    According to U.S. authorities, Park was a hacker working on behalf of North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau, the country's top military intelligence agency. He allegedly helped develop the malicious code behind WannaCry, which encrypted data on hundreds of thousands of computers in over 150 countries — demanding Bitcoin payments to unlock the files. The attack hit hospitals, banks, universities, and even government agencies, causing billions in damages and widespread panic.

    But this wasn’t his only alleged crime.

    Park is also accused of being part of the hacking team behind the Sony Pictures breach in 2014, which exposed sensitive company data and was allegedly retaliation for the film The Interview, which mocked the North Korean regime.

    He now faces charges of:

    • Conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse

    • Conspiracy to commit wire fraud

    • Conspiracy to commit bank fraud

    Despite the charges, Park remains at large — and is believed to be living in North Korea, under the protection of the regime.

    This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.

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    40 Min.
  • Case 021: Vladislav Osipov
    Jul 7 2025

    He renamed a yacht, forged fake paperwork, and allegedly helped a Russian oligarch dodge U.S. sanctions — all while moving millions through a maze of shell companies.

    In this episode of Fugitive Files, we dive into the international manhunt for Vladislav Osipov — a Russian businessman accused of helping billionaire oligarch Viktor Vekselberg hide assets and skirt U.S. sanctions imposed after Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.

    According to federal prosecutors, Osipov used aliases, front companies, and deceptive banking tactics to disguise ownership of a $90 million luxury yacht — the Tango, which he allegedly referred to as Fanta to throw off investigators. Behind the scenes, he facilitated transactions through U.S. banks, violating sanctions and laundering millions on behalf of one of the Kremlin’s most well-connected elites.

    Now, Osipov is facing a 17-count federal indictment, including:

    • Conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions

    • Money laundering

    • Bank fraud

    • Operating an international sanctions evasion scheme

    The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction.

    As the U.S. cracks down on the financial lifelines of Russian power brokers, Osipov remains a key figure — and a wanted man.

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    This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.

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    49 Min.
  • Fugitive Files: After Hours – Biden’s Son Under Fire
    Jul 5 2025

    He’s the son of the former President of the United States. But Hunter Biden’s legal troubles are anything but political fiction.

    In this special After Hours episode, we break down the complex legal case unfolding around Hunter Biden—covering everything from alleged tax evasion to federal firearms charges. With courtroom drama, political tension, and headlines that won’t quit, this case blurs the line between family legacy and legal liability.

    Hunter Biden has not been convicted of any crime and is not a fugitive. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

    We’re here to examine the facts, the filings, and what it all could mean for a sitting president’s family.

    This is Fugitive Files: After Hours. Let’s get into it.

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    48 Min.
  • Case 020: Cao de Benós and Emms
    Jul 4 2025

    They weren’t spies. They weren’t arms dealers. They were crypto evangelists.
    But now they’re wanted by the U.S. government — accused of helping North Korea dodge global sanctions.

    In this episode of Fugitive Files, we unpack the strange and tangled case of Chris Emms and Alejandro Cao de Benós — two European citizens indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly conspiring to provide North Korea with technical knowledge on blockchain and cryptocurrency.

    Their alleged crime? Helping organize a crypto conference in Pyongyang in 2019, where they — alongside American citizen Virgil Griffith — are accused of teaching North Korean officials how to use blockchain technology to launder money and evade international sanctions.

    The DOJ says this wasn’t just a tech talk — it was a national security threat. But critics call the prosecution an overreach: Emms and Cao de Benós weren’t U.S. citizens, and never touched American soil. One attendee described the event as “bizarre,” set against a backdrop of staged tours, tight surveillance, and veiled propaganda.

    Virgil Griffith was arrested and sentenced. Emms and Cao de Benós? Still at large.

    Both are currently wanted by the FBI for:

    • Conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)

    • Providing services to a sanctioned country

    Have information? Contact the FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov.

    This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.

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    48 Min.
  • Case 019: Roman Semenov
    Jul 3 2025

    They laundered billions in cryptocurrency — hiding dirty money behind the promise of privacy.

    In this episode of Fugitive Files, we dive into the story of Roman Semenov, a key figure linked to Tornado Cash, the infamous crypto-mixing service accused of facilitating billions in illegal transactions.

    Tornado Cash allowed users to anonymously move cryptocurrency, shielding the flow of funds from law enforcement and regulators worldwide. U.S. authorities say Semenov played a central role in running the platform — helping hackers, scammers, and criminals wash stolen digital assets with ease.

    Semenov faces charges including:

    • Money laundering

    • Conspiracy to commit money laundering

    • Operating an unlicensed money transmitting business

    Despite sanctions and a global crackdown, Tornado Cash’s technology and Semenov’s alleged network remain a thorn in the side of law enforcement — making this one of the most complex cybercrime investigations of the decade.

    Roman Semenov is currently wanted by U.S. authorities.

    Have information? Contact the FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov.

    This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.

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    41 Min.
  • Case 017: Ruja Ignatova
    Jul 1 2025

    She promised a financial revolution. What they got was one of the biggest frauds in history.

    In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate Dr. Ruja Ignatova—better known as the “Cryptoqueen”—who promised to change the world of cryptocurrency. In 2014, she launched OneCoin, touting it as a Bitcoin-killer and luring investors with dreams of explosive returns and financial freedom.

    But behind the glossy brochures and international conferences, investigators say OneCoin was a house of cards—a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme built on lies. Ignatova allegedly defrauded investors out of over $4 billion, using slick marketing, fake blockchain tech, and a carefully cultivated public image.

    Then, in 2017, just as U.S. authorities closed in, she vanished—boarding a plane to Greece and disappearing without a trace.

    Ignatova is now wanted for:

    • Wire fraud

    • Securities fraud

    • Money laundering

    • Conspiracy to commit fraud

    She was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in 2022. Some believe she altered her appearance or is living under protection. Others think she’s dead. The truth? Still unknown.

    This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.

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    30 Min.
  • Case 016: Vitel'Homme Innocent
    Jun 30 2025

    In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate Vitel’Homme Innocent, the alleged leader of the Kraze Barye gang in Haiti, and a man accused of orchestrating violent kidnappings that shocked the world.

    In October 2021, Innocent and his gang—allegedly working with the notorious 400 Mawozo group—abducted 17 Christian missionaries, including five children. One of the children was just 8 months old. Held at gunpoint, most of the hostages were kept captive for 61 days while the gangs demanded ransom for each victim.

    But the violence didn’t end there. In October 2022, under Innocent’s direction, the gang allegedly kidnapped another U.S. citizen—and killed a second during the attempt.

    He now faces charges of:

    • Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking

    • Hostage Taking

    • Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking Resulting in Death

    • Attempted Hostage Taking Resulting in Death

    Vitel’Homme Innocent is currently at large. The FBI has issued a warrant for his arrest, and he remains a fugitive.

    This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.

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    38 Min.