Israelis Accused of $129 Million US Fraud Using AI Voice Impersonation
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Two Israelis, Sharon Hazan and Guy Shitrit, along with a Spanish citizen, are accused of a $129 million fraud scheme in the US. The suspects allegedly used AI to impersonate executives and lawyers, tricking employees into transferring funds. The FBI investigation spanned from July 2024 to February 2026.
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- Two Israelis and a Spanish citizen face charges for a $129 million fraud in the US.
- 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 investigation covered the period from July 2024 to February 2026.
- Sharon Hazan and Guy Shitrit are the two Israeli suspects named.
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, the FBI's 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 located internationally. The accused Israelis have been identified as Sharon Hazan and Guy Shitrit.
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