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Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says

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Briefings

The US Department of Justice charged five individuals for fraudulently using AI to steal student loan identities, seizing over $750,000 in cryptocurrency from a network linked to Kenyan nationals. Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald highlighted this as the first international seizure of its kind in Kenya, emphasizing that the crackdown targets taxpayers and future-building programs across multiple US states.

Key points

• Five individuals were charged by the US Department of Justice for fraudulently using AI to steal student loan identities.
• Over $750,000 in cryptocurrency was seized from a network associated with Kenyan nationals.

Context

The US DOJ launched a federal crackdown on 'ghost students' who use AI to pose as fake college students and steal loans. This specific case involved international elements, marking the first seizure of this type in Kenya.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the initial federal charges and cryptocurrency seizure; specific details on the five individuals' identities, the full scope of AI tools used, and the total number of stolen identities remain unverified.

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