Deepfake case study · Multi-modal
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, other public figures deepfake (Feb 2025)
A voice deepfake impersonating Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was used in a scam targeting wealthy individuals, soliciting €1 million each to free nonexistent hostages. Public figures like Joe Biden, Kamala…
- Incident date
- Feb 2025
- Target
- Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, other public figures
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
A voice deepfake impersonating Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was used in a scam targeting wealthy individuals, soliciting €1 million each to free nonexistent hostages. Public figures like Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, and Emmanuel Macron have also been targeted in various deepfake incidents.