Mali, Liel Yahalomi's AI search history helped authorities track them down in Argentina - report
The two Israelis were initially reported missing in Vienna, Austria, about a week ago, with Israeli and Austrian authorities working together to search for them.
Israelis Mali and Liel Yahalomi, a mother and daughter, were tracked down in Buenos Aires, Argentina, partly due to their AI search history, according to the report by N12 News on Saturday. The two women had attempted to erase their search history, but authorities managed to recover and trace enough information to locate them.
Following a consultation with AI on how to purchase a mobile device without showing identification, the Israelis acquired a cell phone in the Czech Republic. Subsequently, they traveled to Germany and then settled in Argentina. In addition, the women consulted AI on how to delete specific mobile apps to prevent location tracking and which South American countries do not have an extradition agreement with Israel.
The Israeli police representative from the Intelligence Division with the Missing Israelis in Argentina, Walter Alejandro Kogan, assisted in locating the two. The report by the Jewish news agency in Argentina, AJN, mentioned that the Yahalomis were initially reported missing in Vienna, Austria, about a week ago, with Israeli and Austrian authorities collaborating to search for them. The pair was found on an intercity bus in Buenos Aires early Saturday morning, as reported by AJN.
Israel Police released a video after the women's location, featuring Kogan approaching Mali and Liel on the bus. Kogan introduced himself as the police representative in South America from the Israel Police Intelligence Division and informed them of the concerns authorities had for their well-being. He stated that he would gather everyone off the bus before proceeding with a conversation.
According to KAN News, the two women had plans to alter their identities and commence new lives, with Mali expressing her desire for a fresh start to Kogan.
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