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Archived story · published November 6, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Tech · November 6, 2026

3 foreign nationals allegedly used AI to mimic CEOs in $129M scheme, DOJ says

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Three individuals have been indicted for allegedly using artificial intelligence to steal approximately $129 million from thousands of companies worldwide over an 18-month period. Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit were arrested between June and September in Spain and the U.K. on charges of wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering. Prosecutors allege the group used AI to impersonate the voices and images of corporate executives and attorneys to trick employees into authorized large bank transfers for fictitious 'confidential' transactions. The victims included hospitals, banks, and fintech firms across the U.S. and U.K. Extradition requests are currently pending for all three defendants.

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  • Three people have been charged with stealing approximately $129 million using artificial intelligence to impersonate executives and attorneys.
  • The defendants are Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit.
  • The charges include wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
  • The scheme targeted thousands of companies worldwide over a period of more than a year and a half.
  • The indictment was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
  • The individuals were arrested between June and September in Spain and the U.K.

Reported by only some outlets

  • NBC News specifies the scheme ran from July 2024 to February 2026.
  • CBS News and New York Post report Sharon Hazan was previously convicted of bank fraud conspiracy in 2008.
  • NBC News identifies the defendants specifically as 'foreign nationals.'
  • NBC News reports that the group used AI to mimic both voices and images to trick accounting departments.
  • CBS News and NBC News list several aliases used by the defendants, including 'Rocky Balboa' and 'Superman Cash.'

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