# 3 charged in AI scheme used to impersonate CEOs, attorneys to steal $129 million

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/3-charged-in-ai-scheme-used-to-impersonate-ceos-attorneys-to-steal-129-million/
- Published: 2026-11-06T20:37:21+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/us-news/3-charged-in-ai-scheme-used-to-impersonate-ceos-attorneys-to-steal-129-million/
- Topics: AI, Americas, Business, Companies, Technology, World

## Key points

- Three people are accused of stealing about $129 million using AI impersonations.
- The alleged scheme targeted thousands of companies worldwide.
- Prosecutors say stolen funds were converted into cryptocurrency.

## Summary

The indictment alleges that three people used AI to impersonate company executives and lawyers in a scheme that stole about $129 million. The case highlights how AI-generated voices and images can be used to deceive employees and target businesses across borders.

Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan and Guy Sheetrit allegedly targeted thousands of companies worldwide over more than 18 months, including hospitals, a bank and firms in the UK and US. They allegedly used emails and AI-assisted calls to persuade accounting staff to wire money to overseas accounts, then converted the funds into cryptocurrency. The three also face money-laundering charges; most charges carry a maximum sentence of 20 years if they are convicted.

## Coverage

- [New York Post: 3 charged in AI scheme used to impersonate CEOs, attorneys to steal $129 million](https://nypost.com/2026/11/06/us-news/3-charged-in-ai-scheme-used-to-impersonate-ceos-attorneys-to-steal-129-million/)
- [PBS NewsHour: 3 charged in $129 million AI scheme targeting thousands of companies](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/3-charged-in-129-million-ai-scheme-targeting-thousands-of-companies)

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