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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES

Three charged in alleged AI-assisted scheme to steal more than $129 million

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Federal prosecutors have charged three people in an alleged scheme that used AI to impersonate corporate executives and lawyers and steal more than $129 million. The charges are allegations, not findings of guilt.

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The alleged scheme targeted companies, including a U.K. fintech firm, and illustrates potential fraud risks for businesses handling large payments. The reports do not establish how much, if any, of the alleged losses fell on U.S. companies or consumers.