Two Israelis Charged in $129 Million AI Fraud Scheme
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Two Israelis, Sharon Hazan and Guy Sheetrit, along with Jacob Soall, have been charged in a $129 million international AI fraud scheme. The network allegedly used AI to impersonate executives and lawyers, tricking employees into transferring millions of dollars. Hazan is accused of money laundering, while Sheetrit is a digital marketing CEO. Victims included a hospital system and a bank, with funds laundered through cryptocurrency. The U.S. is seeking extradition for the three defendants, who face multiple federal charges.
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- Two Israelis, Sharon Hazan and Guy Sheetrit, are among three charged in a $129 million AI fraud scheme.
- The network allegedly used AI to impersonate executives and lawyers, tricking employees into transferring funds.
- Victims included a Missouri hospital system losing $4.83 million and a British fintech company losing $11.58 million.
- Sharon Hazan is accused of money laundering and has a prior U.S. fraud conviction.
- Guy Sheetrit is a digital marketing CEO who previously discussed his lavish lifestyle.
- The stolen money was laundered through cryptocurrency across multiple countries.
- The U.S. is seeking extradition for the three defendants to face federal charges.
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