Ukrainian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Operating OnlyFake AI ID Scam

Ukrainian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Operating OnlyFake AI ID Scam

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Yurii Nazarenko, a Ukrainian citizen, pleaded guilty to running OnlyFake, an AI-driven website that sold over 10,000 counterfeit IDs globally. The site generated realistic-looking fake identification documents, including passports and driver's licenses, using artificial intelligence. This operation has affected customers worldwide seeking fraudulent identification.

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2026-02-27
Yurii Nazarenko pleads guilty to operating OnlyFake
2026-03-02
Article published detailing the guilty plea and operation