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Russian pranksters fool Fed Chair Jerome Powell into fake call with "Zelenskyy"
politics2 years ago

Russian pranksters fool Fed Chair Jerome Powell into fake call with "Zelenskyy"

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke with two Russian pranksters who falsely claimed to be President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The video appears to have been edited, and no sensitive or confidential information was discussed. The incident raises serious questions about security procedures at the central bank's Washington headquarters. The pranksters have played similar hoaxes on dozens of government officials and public figures around the world, often with the apparent goal of embarrassing people who criticize the Kremlin.

via CNBC|
#federal-reserve#jerome-powell#politics
Russian Pranksters Fool Fed Chair into Fake Zelensky Interview
security2 years ago

Russian Pranksters Fool Fed Chair into Fake Zelensky Interview

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was tricked by Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a fake interview broadcast on Russian television. The incident has raised security concerns for the Fed as its bankers regularly deliver remarks that move markets and have a huge impact on the domestic and international economy. The Fed confirmed that an interview took place in January under false pretenses, but no sensitive or confidential information was discussed. The matter has been referred to appropriate law enforcement, and the Fed could not confirm the accuracy of the edited video of the interview.

via The Hill|
#federal-reserve#jerome-powell#russian-pranksters
Russian Pranksters Fool Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Recorded Call
politics2 years ago

Russian Pranksters Fool Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Recorded Call

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell appears to have been pranked by Russian comedians Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei Stolyarov, who have previously targeted high-profile figures such as Angela Merkel and Justin Trudeau. The Fed said Powell had spoken to someone he thought was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in January, but that the video appeared to have been edited and it could not confirm its accuracy. In the video, Powell praised Russia's central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina for managing the Russian economy amid Western sanctions. The Fed said it had referred the matter to law enforcement and no sensitive or confidential information was discussed.

via BBC|
#federal-reserve#jerome-powell#politics
Russian Pranksters Fool Fed Chair Jerome Powell by Posing as Zelensky
politics2 years ago

Russian Pranksters Fool Fed Chair Jerome Powell by Posing as Zelensky

Russian pranksters, posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, tricked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell into a friendly conversation in January. The Fed confirmed the call but said no sensitive or confidential information was discussed. The Russian duo, known as Vovan and Lexus, have previously made similar videos of various U.S. and international figures, including French President Emmanuel Macron and then-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Fed referred the matter to law enforcement.

via The Washington Post|
#federal-reserve#international-relations#jerome-powell
Russian Pranksters Fool Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Embarrassing Call
economy2 years ago

Russian Pranksters Fool Fed Chair Jerome Powell in Embarrassing Call

Russian pranksters posing as Ukraine's president tricked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell into a conversation in January about the US and global economy, based on video clips covered on Russian state television and posted online. The Fed confirmed that Powell participated in the conversation but noted that no sensitive or confidential information was discussed. The matter has been referred to law enforcement. The pranksters have also tricked other global leaders, including Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, and Angela Merkel, Germany's former chancellor.

via The New York Times|
#economy#federal-reserve#global-economy