Israelis Accused of $129 Million US Fraud Using AI Voice Impersonation
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
Two Israelis and a Spanish citizen are accused of a $129 million fraud scheme in the US, using AI to impersonate executives and lawyers. The FBI investigation found the suspects allegedly used AI voice-cloning technology to trick employees into transferring funds. The scheme targeted companies between July 2024 and February 2026.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two Israelis and a Spanish citizen face US charges for a $129 million fraud attempt.
- The suspects allegedly used AI to impersonate corporate executives and lawyers.
- The scheme aimed to trick employees into transferring large sums of money.
- The FBI investigated the fraud, which occurred between July 2024 and February 2026.
- Israeli suspects include Sharon Hazan and Guy Shitrit.
Two Israelis and a Spanish citizen are facing charges in the United States for fraud, impersonation, and money laundering, accused of attempting to defraud companies of $129 million. According to the Manhattan District Attorney's office, an FBI investigation revealed that the three suspects utilized artificial intelligence tools between July 2024 and February 2026. They allegedly employed AI to mimic the voices of corporate executives and lawyers from prominent firms. The goal was to deceive employees into transferring substantial sums of money to bank accounts globally. The suspects include Israelis Sharon Hazan and Guy Shitrit, along with a Spanish national.
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