Newark, N.J. – A stunning cyber heist orchestrated by the notorious group FIN9 has led to four Vietnamese nationals facing charges for over $71 million in fraudulent activities against U.S. companies.
The quartet, Ta Van Tai, Nguyen Viet Quoc, Nguyen Trang Xuyen, and Nguyen Van Truong, have been charged with involvement in a series of computer intrusions that targeted numerous businesses across the United States between May 2018 and October 2021.
According to the U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, these hackers, known for their phishing campaigns and supply chain attacks, managed to steal or attempt to steal non-public information, employee benefits, and funds, ultimately causing more than $71 million in losses to their victims.
“The FIN9 defendants were prolific international hackers who used phishing campaigns, supply chain attacks, and other sophisticated methods to steal millions from their unsuspecting targets,” Sellinger emphasized. “Even as they hid behind VPNs and fake identities, the Department of Justice managed to track them down.”
FBI Newark Special Agent in Charge James E. Dennehy highlighted the complexity of cybercrimes: “Cyber actors cloak themselves in virtual anonymity, but through precision and innovative techniques, we’ve exposed these individuals as nothing more than simple thieves.” Dennehy also encouraged businesses affected by similar attacks to reach out to law enforcement for assistance.
The defendants are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit fraud, extortion, and related activity in connection with computers; one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud; and two counts of intentional damage to a protected computer. If convicted, they face up to five years in prison for the conspiracy charges alone.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Cybercrime|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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