Court and police documents have revealed that Tom Alexandrovich, a senior official in Israel's National Cyber Directorate, was arrested in Las Vegas last week as part of a police operation targeting suspected online predators. Alexandrovich was accused of using computer technology to lure a child with mental disabilities for sexual purposes and was released on bail after his arrest. These details contradict earlier denials by Israeli authorities, who initially claimed he was not arrested and had returned to Israel as scheduled after attending a professional conference.
The circumstances surrounding Alexandrovich's release and return to Israel remain unclear, and the case has attracted international attention. Israeli officials have emphasized that the incident has no diplomatic implications, and the Cyber Directorate stated that Alexandrovich is currently on leave by mutual decision. The operation also led to the arrest of seven others, including a pastor and a former police officer, all of whom allegedly attempted to meet minors but were confronted by undercover officers.