In a plot twist straighter than a North Korean parade march, five enterprising U.S. citizens have confessed to aiding North Korea’s attempt to become the Silicon Valley of cyberspace frauds. It appears these individuals mistook international sanctions as mere suggestions, much like traffic lights in most parts of the world.

The Justice Department proudly announced their latest recruits for the ‘Hall of Questionable Alliances’, highlighting names like Audricus Phagnasay and Jason Salazar, who surely thought they were merely participating in yet another epic startup pivot. And let’s not forget Erick—yep, just Erick—presumably because last names are so last season.

As the defendants prepare for their upcoming court trip—hopefully not funded by any black-hat earnings—it remains unclear if their accomplice training involved watching reruns of ‘The IT Crowd’ or simply a masterclass in selective foresight. One thing’s for sure: when it comes to crossing international lines, some folks still think they’re just connecting the dots.