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Ongoing Story· Day 2

Two Israelis Accused of $129 Million AI Voice Impersonation Scam in US

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Haaretz EnglishSecurity

Two Israelis Charged in $129 Million AI Fraud Scheme

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Two Israelis and a Spanish national face U.S. charges for an alleged $129 million fraud scheme using AI to impersonate executives and lawyers. The suspects are accused of tricking employees into transferring funds to controlled bank accounts. The charges include fraud, impersonation, and money laundering, stemming from an FBI investigation.

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  • Two Israelis and a Spanish national are charged in the U.S. with a $129 million fraud scheme.
  • The alleged scheme used AI to impersonate corporate executives and lawyers.
  • Employees were reportedly tricked into transferring millions to controlled bank accounts.
  • Charges include fraud, impersonation, and money laundering.

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Haaretz EnglishLeft · Tel Aviv

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