Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, a 38-year-old senior official in Israel's National Cyber Directorate and an IDF veteran, was arrested on August 6, 2025, in Las Vegas during a multi-agency sting operation targeting online child predators. He was charged with felony luring of a minor, allegedly soliciting what he believed to be a 15-year-old girl for sex, and bringing a condom to a meeting location. Alexandrovich openly identified himself as an employee of the Israeli government during questioning and reportedly had meetings scheduled with U.S. agencies including the FBI, NSA, and Homeland Security. Despite the charges, Alexandrovich was released on bail and allowed to leave the United States, returning to Israel without his passport being seized. This release has raised controversy and accusations of preferential treatment. The acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada, Sigal Chattah, who is Israeli-born and was appointed by the Trump administration, declined to prosecute Alexandrovich, leaving the case to the local district attorney. Chattah's handling of the case has drawn criticism, with over 100 judges reportedly opposing her appointment. The Clark County District Attorney, Steve Wolfson, defended the bail and release as standard procedure. The U.S. State Department has denied any government intervention in Alexandrovich's release. Israeli officials initially denied the arrest, but local police and court documents confirm it. Alexandrovich's case has sparked political backlash, including calls from U.S. politicians for his immediate return to face justice. Additionally, leaked documents reveal that Israel has a history of delaying or ignoring international legal requests, including U.S. extradition cases for child sex abuse suspects. Alexandrovich is considered a national security concern due to his access to elite Israeli spyware. Following his return to Israel, reports indicate efforts to censor information about the case, including removal of videos and social media posts related to Alexandrovich. The incident has intensified scrutiny over the relationship between U.S. and Israeli authorities and raised questions about the handling of international sex crime cases.