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Israel extradites suspect to United States for Nomad bridge exploit
Image: DecryptIsrael extradited an Israeli-Russian citizen to the United States to face charges over an alleged theft involving the Nomad crypto bridge. Alexander Block, formerly known as Alexander Gurevich, was transferred to U.S. authorities after losing his appeals in Israel. U.S. prosecutors indicted him in August 2023 on multiple counts including computer fraud and money laundering. He was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport in May 2025.
Key points
- An Israeli-Russian citizen was extradited from Israel to the United States.
- The suspect is accused of exploiting a vulnerability in the Nomad bridge.
- U.S. authorities indicted the suspect in August 2023 on multiple counts.
- The Israeli Supreme Court rejected the suspect's final appeals against extradition.
Why it matters
Cross-border legal actions show how international authorities handle digital asset thefts involving decentralized bridge protocols. Legal proceedings clarify how courts view smart contract exploits and money laundering.
Sources · 2 publishers
Bitcoin.com News
Tier 2
Israel Extradites Suspect to US Over $2.8M Crypto Hack
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Decrypt
- Also reported by Bitcoin.com News
- CryptoVideos brief published
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