DECRYPT · 2026-10-30 13:00 UTC

Israel Extradites Alleged Nomad Bridge Exploiter to US Over $2.8M Theft: Report

Israel extradited Alexander Block to the US to face charges for allegedly stealing $2.8 million from Nomad bridge in August 2022 through a smart contract exploit. Block was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport in May 2025 after changing his name; his actions exposed a flaw that led other users to drain over $186 million from Nomad. Israel's Supreme Court rejected Block's appeals, ruling that exploiting a programming flaw constitutes unlawful computer intrusion and that blockchain transactions don't rule out money laundering.

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