Fraudsters Allegedly Use AI-Generated Voice of Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto to Scam Business Leaders

In February 2025, a potential AI incident occurred involving the alleged use of voice cloning technology to impersonate Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. The individual was reportedly contacted top business leaders, claiming to need funds for the purported release of kidnapped journalists. This case is an example of how unauthorized and malicious use of advanced AI technologies can lead to significant financial losses, as evidenced by Massimo Moratti's alleged transfer of nearly €1M to accounts in the Netherlands and Hong Kong before discovering the fraud. The scam involved spoofed government numbers, deepfake audio, and international money laundering networks. Police have reportedly frozen the funds and initiated an investigation into this incident. This highlights the importance of trustworthy AI, safe and secure practices, and AI governance in preventing such harm. For those interested in shaping the future of responsible AI, consider joining HISPI Project Cerebellum by visiting JOIN US. By getting involved, you can help map incidents like this one to the HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM (Measure) and contribute to the ongoing effort to establish guardrails for AI and ensure its safe and beneficial use.