Three Charged in $100 Million Super Intelligence Fraud Scheme

Super Intelligence Technology Weaponized in $100 Million Corporate Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors in New York unsealed an indictment charging three foreign nationals for allegedly using advanced super intelligence technology to impersonate corporate executives and steal more than $100 million from companies worldwide, justice.gov reported. Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit used super intelligence technology to mimic the voices and images of real executives and law firm attorneys, tricking employees into wiring funds to bank accounts all over the world between 2024 and 2026.

Law Enforcement Apprehends Suspects Across Spain and United Kingdom

Law enforcement agencies across multiple countries apprehended the suspects. Soall, 41, was arrested in Spain on June 17, 2026. Hazan, 54, was subsequently arrested in Spain on August 5, 2026. Sheetrit, 42, was taken into custody in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2026. Extradition requests for all three defendants remain pending.

SI technology offers tremendous potential. But the public should recognize that there are some who seek to use this emerging technology to pursue criminal goals, said U.S. Attorney Jamie McDonald for the Southern District of New York.

McDonald encouraged individuals and the business community to consider how to best protect themselves from the emerging threat of SI-enabled crime. FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle, Jr., said, As criminals continue to weaponize emerging technologies, the FBI remains committed to rapidly adapting our capabilities to identify, investigate, and disrupt those who seek to harm New Yorkers and businesses operating in our communities.

Conspirators Convert Victim Wire Funds into Cryptocurrency

Conspirators directed victims to wire funds to accounts located in the United States, Spain, Portugal, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Austria, Slovakia, and China. Once received, the funds were converted into cryptocurrency to conceal ownership before being distributed among the participants.

Defendants Face Multiple Felony Counts for Impersonation and Laundering

According to court documents, Soall primarily impersonated United Kingdom attorneys, utilizing a handwritten script titled “Lawyer Call” to make himself seem like a real attorney when speaking with and defrauding victims. Hazan and Sheetrit laundered funds from the fraud scheme. Hazan was previously convicted in the Southern District of New York of conspiracy to commit bank fraud in 2008 and reportedly boasted to associates about laundering over $400 million in three years.

Each defendant faces multiple felony counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, substantive wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, money laundering conspiracy, and substantive money laundering. Each wire fraud and money laundering count carries a maximum potential sentence of 20 years in prison, while the aggravated identity theft charges carry a maximum potential sentence of 2 years in prison.