Three foreign nationals have been arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys, resulting in the theft of over $129 million from companies globally.
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Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit reportedly used AI to manipulate voices and images, convincing employees to transfer large sums of money under false pretenses.
The fraudulent activities occurred between 2024 and 2026, targeting various organizations, including hospitals and banks in the U.S. and abroad.
The trio targeted organizations globally, often focusing on accounting departments, and would send emails pretending to be CEOs requesting assistance with confidential financial transactions.
The stolen funds were funneled through multiple international bank accounts and converted into cryptocurrency to obscure their origins.
The individuals face charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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