Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, a 38-year-old senior official in Israel's National Cyber Directorate and head of AI for the Israeli government, was arrested in Las Vegas in early August 2025 during a multi-agency sting operation targeting online child sex predators. Alexandrovich was charged with luring a minor, allegedly a 15-year-old girl with mental disabilities, for sexual purposes using computer technology. Despite the charges, he was released on a $10,000 bail and subsequently returned to Israel. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, FBI, and Homeland Security were involved in the operation. The release and return to Israel sparked controversy, with allegations that the Trump administration intervened at Israel's request to facilitate Alexandrovich's release and safe passage home. The U.S. State Department denied any government intervention in his release. The interim U.S. Attorney for Nevada, Sigal Chattah, an Israeli-born official appointed during the Trump administration, was responsible for the case and reportedly decided not to prosecute Alexandrovich, allowing him to flee. Alexandrovich identified himself as an Israeli government employee during the investigation and had meetings with the FBI and was scheduled to meet with the NSA. The case has drawn criticism from U.S. politicians, including Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who questioned why the U.S. government helped an individual accused of child sex crimes escape prosecution. The incident has also raised concerns about the handling of foreign nationals charged with serious crimes in the U.S. and the potential influence of foreign governments. Alexandrovich's employment status with the Israeli government has been put on hold pending investigation. The case remains under scrutiny amid calls for transparency regarding the legal decisions and diplomatic communications involved.