Deepfake CEO Scam: $129 Million Stolen

Newzora · 10 Nov 2026✓ Cross-checked in 2+ sources

US prosecutors have charged three men who allegedly used AI deepfakes of CEOs and lawyers on calls to trick employees into wiring money. The scheme allegedly took $129 million from hospitals, banks and companies worldwide. All three are presumed innocent. Source: US Department of Justice / Gizmodo.

Deepfake CEO Scam: $129 Million Stolen

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