The rain slicked the streets of St. Louis, mirroring the grime clinging to this case. Cho Chung Pom. The name itself feels foreign, a cold wind blowing in from a nation shrouded in secrets. Federal warrants were cut in December, but this isn’t some two-bit hustler looking at a few years. Pom is accused of being a key cog in a machine designed to funnel money to the North Korean regime, a network operating in the shadows for six long years. We’re talking about sanctions busting, wire fraud, identity theft – the kind of financial crimes that grease the wheels of something far more sinister. They say he was a ‘Group Leader,’ a polite term for a man directing a flow of illicit funds, essentially a banker for a rogue state.
The feds aren’t offering a slap on the wrist for this one. Five million dollars. That’s the reward being dangled by the State Department’s Rewards for Justice Program, a sum large enough to make a lot of people suddenly remember details they’d forgotten. Pom, born January 20th, 1992, is described as Asian male with brown eyes and black hair, but details are frustratingly sparse. No height, no weight, no distinguishing scars. Just a ghost operating in the American heartland, allegedly laundering money to fuel a regime known for its brutality and ambition. Intelligence suggests possible ties to China, a likely escape route or haven.
This isn’t about stolen wallets or petty theft. This is about national security, about cutting off the financial oxygen to a nation building weapons while its people starve. Pom didn’t act alone. He’s part of a conspiracy, a web of individuals likely scattered across borders. The FBI believes he’s still out there, blending into the crowd, maybe even preparing to move again. The question isn’t *if* he’s dangerous, but *how* dangerous. A man who can move millions undetected can certainly disappear himself.
The investigation has been running for months, tracing the digital breadcrumbs of illicit transactions, following the money trail through shell companies and offshore accounts. But so far, Pom remains elusive. Each passing day strengthens the likelihood he’s digging in, establishing new connections, preparing for a long game. This isn’t a case that will solve itself. It needs eyes and ears on the ground.
If you have any information, no matter how small, about the whereabouts of Cho Chung Pom, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. A five million dollar reward is on the table, but more importantly, you could be helping to dismantle a dangerous operation and protect national security. Reach out to your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Silence helps no one.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Cho Chung Pom |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Money Laundering Conspiracy; Conspiracy to Commit Identity Theft; Aggravated Identity Theft |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | January 20, 1992 |
| Race / Sex | asian / Male |
| Nationality | North Korean |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Missouri |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Cho Chung Pom
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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