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Israeli suspect allegedly used AI to steal identities and open fake bank accounts
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50% centerFirst reported by Kan News · 5 days ago
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What happened
Israeli police say 20-year-old Nicky Sokolov used AI to create synthetic identities and open fake bank accounts for fraud. He was arrested after fleeing to Thailand, deported to Israel, and his remand was extended by one week.
- 01Police suspect Sokolov used AI to open bank accounts and credit cards in stolen identities.
- 02Investigators say about 120 people were affected and losses reached hundreds of thousands of shekels.
- 03Sokolov allegedly fled to Thailand in March and was deported to Israel last week.
- 04A court extended his remand and called the case a model for future cybercrime.
- 05Police say he refused to provide his phone password and may have had partners.
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