Foreign Nationals Charged in $129 Million AI Fraud Scheme
A New York federal indictment alleges an international AI scam that stole over $129 million from thousands of companies, highlighting concerns about cross‑border crime.
For many voters, the indictment of three foreign nationals in a New York federal court underscores the threat of cross‑border crime that bypasses national borders.
The alleged AI‑driven scheme is said to have siphoned more than $129 million over more than a year and a half, targeting thousands of companies worldwide.
The three charged individuals – Jacob Soall, 41, Sharon Hazan, 54, and Guy Sheetrit, 42 – are now facing federal charges, a reminder that law‑and‑order must be enforced against foreign actors exploiting technology.
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New York Post
3 charged in AI scheme used to impersonate CEOs, attorneys to steal $129 million
Over more than a year and a half, Jacob Soall, 41, Sharon Hazan, 54, and Guy Sheetrit, 42, targeted thousands of companies across the world in their AI scheme, according to the indictment filed in a US District Court in New York.
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3 foreign nationals allegedly used AI to mimic CEOs in $129M scheme, DOJ says
Three foreign nationals have been charged in connection with an alleged international fraud scheme that federal prosecutors say used AI technology to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys and steal more than $129 million.
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3 charged in $129 million AI scheme targeting thousands of companies
Their victims included hospital systems in Missouri and California, a bank in Rhode Island, a financial technology company in the United Kingdom, a mutual fund company in Massachusetts and a pet food company in Florida, according to court documents.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Three people were charged in connection with an alleged international fraud scheme that used AI technology to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys and steal more than $129 million.
- The alleged scheme involved more than $129 million.
- Jacob Soall, 41, was charged.
- Sharon Hazan, 54, was charged.
- Guy Sheetrit, 42, was charged.
- The alleged scheme lasted more than a year and a half.
- The defendants targeted thousands of companies across the world.
- According to the indictment filed in a US District Court in New York, the three targeted thousands of companies worldwide in the AI scheme.
- The indictment was filed in a US District Court in New York.
- The indictment was filed in New York.
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is cited by NBC News regarding the charges.
- NBC News described the three charged as foreign nationals.
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