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FBI disrupts North Korean espionage ring in North Texas

Agents say the group illegally collected corporate data to aid North Korea's sanctioned weapons program.

Published Oct 15, 2026, 12:31 PM EDT | WFMZZ

FBI agents in north Texas say they have disrupted a North Korean espionage ring that targeted U.S. companies. Federal authorities allege the scheme involved illegally obtaining information from U.S. businesses to facilitate North Korea’s sanctioned weapons program.