The rain slicked the streets of St. Louis last night, mirroring the grime clinging to this case. Kim Ryu Song, a ghost operating in the shadows, is wanted by the FBI for a scheme so cold, so calculating, it reaches all the way to Pyongyang. He’s not a gunfighter or a street brawler, but a financial phantom, accused of funneling millions to the North Korean regime while the world looked the other way. From April 2017 to March of 2023, Song allegedly built a network, a spiderweb of deceit designed to bypass international sanctions and keep the Kim dynasty flush with cash. Wire fraud, identity theft, money laundering – the usual tools of a modern criminal, but employed with a chilling geopolitical purpose.
Song, born November 6, 1982, is described as an Asian male with brown eyes and black hair. Details are scarce, frustratingly so. No known aliases, no reported scars or distinguishing marks. He moves like smoke, leaving little trace. What we *do* know is he operated as the president of Yanbian Silverstar, a company likely a front for his illicit activities. Intelligence suggests strong ties to China, meaning he could be anywhere within its borders, or moving between them. He’s not just hiding from a jail cell, he’s hiding within the complex currents of international power. This isn’t a simple robbery gone wrong; this is about funding a regime with a history of brutality and a hunger for weapons.
The Feds are offering a substantial reward – up to $5 million – for information leading to the disruption of Song’s financial network, or his capture. Five million dollars for a name, a location, a piece of the puzzle that can help dismantle a lifeline to one of the most dangerous nations on Earth. This isn’t about personal gain, it’s about national security. It’s about stopping funds from reaching programs that threaten global stability. The stakes are that high. The Department of State’s Rewards for Justice Program is taking this seriously, and so should you.
This man isn’t some impulsive thug. He’s a planner, a manipulator, someone who understands how to exploit the vulnerabilities of the global financial system. He’s a danger not because of what he *does* with his hands, but what he enables with his actions. He’s a conduit, and cutting him off could cripple a significant source of revenue for a regime that thrives on isolation and defiance.
If you have any information, no matter how small, about the whereabouts of Kim Ryu Song, contact the FBI immediately. Don’t wait. Don’t assume someone else will. A phone call could be the key to unraveling a dangerous conspiracy and bringing a financial criminal to justice. The FBI tip line is 1-800-CALL-FBI or you can submit information online at tips.fbi.gov. The rain keeps falling, and the hunt continues.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Kim Ryu Song |
| Charges | Conspiracy to Violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act; Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Money Laundering Conspiracy; Conspiracy to Commit Identity Theft |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | November 6, 1982 |
| 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 — Kim Ryu Song
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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