Three indicted for AI CEO impersonation theft

securityweek.com3 min read

Three individuals have been indicted on wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering charges for allegedly orchestrating an AI impersonation scheme that stole approximately $129 million from companies worldwide. Prosecutors state the defendants targeted corporate accounting departments by impersonating CEOs and attorneys through fraudulent emails and AI-generated voice and video calls. The stolen funds were reportedly converted into cryptocurrency to conceal their origin. Open article →