Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, a 38-year-old senior official at Israel's National Cyber Directorate and head of AI for the Israeli government, was arrested in Las Vegas on August 6, 2025, during a multi-agency sting operation targeting online child sex predators. He was charged with attempting to lure a minor, believed to be a 15-year-old girl, for sexual purposes, including using computer technology to exploit a child with mental disabilities. Alexandrovich, an Israeli Defense Forces veteran, was released on a $10,000 bail without his passport being seized and subsequently fled back to Israel before appearing before a judge. The arrest and release drew criticism and allegations of interference, with reports that the Trump administration intervened at Israel's request to facilitate his release and safe return. Sigal Chattah, an Israeli-born acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada appointed during the Trump administration, was responsible for prosecutorial decisions in the case and reportedly chose not to pursue charges, allowing Alexandrovich to leave the U.S. The U.S. State Department denied any government intervention in his release. Alexandrovich reportedly identified himself as an Israeli government employee during questioning and claimed he was in the U.S. for meetings with the FBI and the NSA. The case has sparked calls from U.S. politicians, including Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nevada Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding Alexandrovich be returned to the U.S. to face justice. Additionally, social media posts related to the case have been removed following requests from the Israeli government, raising concerns about censorship. Alexandrovich is alleged to have traveled to the U.S. multiple times annually, including a recent visit to New York for a cryptocurrency event. The incident has intensified scrutiny over the handling of foreign nationals accused of serious crimes in the U.S. and the relationship between U.S. and Israeli authorities.