Head of pro-North Korea group arrested in Spain over US crypto charges



News Head of pro-North Korea group arrested in Spain over US crypto charges Spanish aristocrat Alejandro Cao de Benos insists he can’t be extradited over allegations he advised DPRK on blockchain Shreyas Reddy December 4, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KFA founder Alejandro Cao de Benos \| Image: Alejandro Cao de Benos’ personal website, edited by NK News Spanish authorities arrested an aristocrat with close ties to Pyongyang last week over U.S. charges that he advised North Korea on cryptocurrency technology. But Alejandro Cao de Benos, the founder of the pro-North Korea sympathizer group Korea Friendship Association (KFA), insisted that Washington cannot force his extradition following his release a day later. Spanish authorities arrested an aristocrat with close ties to Pyongyang last week over U.S. charges that he advised North Korea on cryptocurrency technology. But Alejandro Cao de Benos, the founder of the pro-North Korea sympathizer group Korea Friendship Association (KFA), insisted that Washington cannot force his extradition following his release a day later. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Head of pro-North Korea group arrested in Spain over US crypto charges

Spanish aristocrat Alejandro Cao de Benos insists he can’t be extradited over allegations he advised DPRK on blockchain

Shreyas Reddy December 4, 2023

Head of pro-North Korea group arrested in Spain over US crypto charges

KFA founder Alejandro Cao de Benos | Image: Alejandro Cao de Benos’ personal website, edited by NK News

Spanish authorities arrested an aristocrat with close ties to Pyongyang last week over U.S. charges that he advised North Korea on cryptocurrency technology.

But Alejandro Cao de Benos, the founder of the pro-North Korea sympathizer group Korea Friendship Association (KFA), insisted that Washington cannot force his extradition following his release a day later.

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