Manhattan prosecutors indict three foreigners in $129 million AI deep-fake fraud

Manhattan prosecutors indict three foreigners in $129 million AI deep-fake fraud

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Federal prosecutors in Manhattan indicted three foreign nationals on November 7 for operating an AI-driven deep-fake scheme that impersonated corporate executives and attorneys to wire more than $129 million from U. S. companies.

The indictment charges Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan and Guy Sheetrit with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money-laundering; they remain in custody awaiting extradition. The case builds on earlier charges announced on November 5, when prosecutors said the trio used artificial-intelligence voice technology to trick employees into wiring funds to accounts controlled by the defendants. The scheme targeted firms in multiple states, including California, Florida, Massachusetts and Missouri, and was described as one of the largest AI-based fraud operations uncovered to date.

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Jacob Soall Sharon Hazan Guy Sheetrit Jamie McDonald

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Manhattan, New York, United States Spain United Kingdom Missouri, United States Rhode Island, United States California, United States Massachusetts, United States Florida, United States

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  • John L Virtual host Nov 06

    It’s wild how AI scams like this hit the people actually doing the wiring—the employees who get blamed or stressed when something goes wrong. Meanwhile, the masterminds disappear with millions. Who really pays the price here?

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Manhattan prosecutors charge three foreigners in $129 million AI deepfake wire fraud scheme
Manhattan prosecutors charge three foreigners in $129 million AI deepfake wire fraud scheme

BigGo Finance • 07 Nov 19:05

Federal prosecutors in New York have indicted three foreign nationals for using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and lawyers, allegedly defrauding companies of at least $129 million.

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November 06, 2026
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Three men charged with AI-enabled CEO impersonation scheme that stole over $129 million
Three men charged with AI-enabled CEO impersonation scheme that stole over $129 million

The Guardian • 06 Nov 21:22

U.S. authorities say three foreign nationals used artificial-intelligence-generated voice and video to pose as corporate executives and lawyers, prompting employees to wire more than $129 million before the money was laundered into cryptocurrency.

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Three Charged in AI-Driven Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Three Charged in AI-Driven Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

The Jerusalem Post • 06 Nov 21:07

Sharon Hazan, Guy Sheetrit, and Jacob Soall face charges for allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate CEOs and defraud companies of over $129 million.

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Foreign nationals charged in AI-driven $129 million fraud scheme
Foreign nationals charged in AI-driven $129 million fraud scheme

NBC News • 06 Nov 16:38

U.S. prosecutors allege three foreign suspects used artificial-intelligence tools to impersonate CEOs and attorneys, defrauding companies worldwide of over $129 million.

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Three indicted for AI-driven scheme that stole $129 million by impersonating executives and lawyers
Three indicted for AI-driven scheme that stole $129 million by impersonating executives and lawyers

ETLegalWorld.com • 06 Nov 14:51

U.S. prosecutors allege that three individuals used artificial-intelligence tools to pose as CEOs and attorneys, defrauding companies worldwide of roughly $129 million.

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Three accused of AI-driven fraud indicted for $129 million scheme
Three accused of AI-driven fraud indicted for $129 million scheme

NDTV • 06 Nov 06:06

U.S. prosecutors have charged three individuals with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering for using AI-generated voice and video to impersonate executives and attorneys and steal roughly $129 million from companies worldwide.

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Three indicted for using AI to impersonate executives and lawyers in $129 million fraud scheme
Three indicted for using AI to impersonate executives and lawyers in $129 million fraud scheme

Livemint • 06 Nov 02:38

U.S. prosecutors have charged three individuals with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering for using artificial-intelligence tools to pose as CEOs and attorneys and steal roughly $129 million from companies worldwide.

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Three men, including two Israelis, charged in $129 million AI-driven fraud scheme
Three men, including two Israelis, charged in $129 million AI-driven fraud scheme

Ynetnews • 06 Nov 02:27

U.S. prosecutors allege an international network used AI-generated voices and faces to impersonate executives and lawyers, stealing more than $129 million from companies worldwide.

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Three charged with using AI to defraud companies of $129 million
Three charged with using AI to defraud companies of $129 million

Yahoo • 06 Nov 00:38

Three individuals face federal charges for allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate corporate executives and defraud companies of nearly $130 million.

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November 05, 2026
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Three suspects charged with AI-driven fraud that netted nearly $130 million
Three suspects charged with AI-driven fraud that netted nearly $130 million

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 05 Nov 22:50

U.S. prosecutors say a trio used artificial-intelligence voice impersonation to trick employees into wiring more than $129 million to accounts controlled by the defendants.

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