Friday, 6 November, 2026
Deepfake Heist: Trio Indicted in $129 Million AI Impersonation Scheme
By TechShots Studio
Three individuals—Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit—have been charged in a U.S. federal court for using AI deepfakes to steal roughly $129 million. Over 18 months, the international ring targeted thousands of global businesses by using AI-generated voices and images to impersonate corporate executives and attorneys. The defendants now face charges of wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering.
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