Two Israelis Accused of $129 Million AI-Powered CEO Impersonation Fraud
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Two Israelis, Guy Shitrit and Sharon Hazan, are accused of defrauding companies globally of $129 million by impersonating CEOs using AI voice and image cloning. An indictment has been filed against them in New York. The sophisticated scheme involved tricking employees into making fraudulent money transfers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two Israelis, Guy Shitrit and Sharon Hazan, are accused of a $129 million AI impersonation fraud.
- The suspects allegedly impersonated CEOs using AI to clone voices and likenesses.
- The fraud targeted companies worldwide, tricking employees into transferring funds.
- An indictment has been filed against the suspects in New York.
- The total amount stolen is reported to be $129 million.
Two Israeli nationals, Guy Shitrit and Sharon Hazan, are facing charges in New York for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated international fraud scheme. The duo is accused of impersonating CEOs and other high-ranking executives of companies worldwide, using advanced artificial intelligence technology to mimic their voices and likenesses. This AI-driven deception was reportedly employed to trick employees into transferring substantial sums of money. The total amount allegedly stolen through this method is estimated to be $129 million. The indictment was filed in New York, highlighting the global reach of the alleged criminal enterprise. The case underscores the growing threat of AI-powered scams in financial fraud.
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