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Fed’s Jerome Powell Tricked by Russian Pranksters Posing as Zelenskiy

Fed Chairman Powell was tricked by Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in a friendly 15-minute call on inflation and Russian central bank.

  • Fed Chairman Jerome Powell was tricked by Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.
  • Powell answered questions on inflation and Russian central bank in the 15-minute call.
  • Fed spokesperson said it was a friendly conversation and no sensitive information was discussed.
  • The matter has been referred to law enforcement.
  • Powell's call raises questions about security at the Fed.
Fed’s Jerome Powell Tricked by Russian Pranksters Posing as Zelenskiy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell held a call with a pair of Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, according to video shown on Russian state television.

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