Tbilisi-Based Call Center Allegedly Uses AI-Driven Scripts to Defraud Over 6,000 Victims of $35 Million
A large-scale AI-assisted financial scam, allegedly operated from Tbilisi, Georgia, used deepfake celebrity endorsements and manipulated victims through fraudulent trading dashboards that simulated high returns. Call center agents, trained with AI-driven persuasion tactics, convinced individuals to invest more money while falsely promising profits. Many reportedly lost their life savings, with the total losses reaching $35M across more than 6,000 victims.
- Date it happened
- 2025-03-05
- Organisation involved
- Scammer Operatives in Georgia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Spain, Meri Shotadze, Golden Currencies, Akaki Kevkhishvili, AK Group, AdmiralsFX
- Product, system or model
- Fraudulent Investment Platforms with AI-Powered Simulations, Automated Call Center AI Assistants, AnyDesk, AI-Generated Trading Dashboards, Affiliate Marketing Networks Using AI for Scam Targeting, De
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