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Probe of Israeli cyber official
A senior official from Israel's National Cyber Directorate was investigated in Las Vegas earlier this month on suspicion of soliciting a minor for sexual purposes, and local police say he returned to Israel without U.S. law enforcement permission.
The report says a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor sharply criticized Nevada authorities, accusing a liberal district attorney and a state court judge of failing to require the alleged child molester to surrender his passport, which the prosecutor said allowed the suspect to flee.
Cyber directorate investigation
According to Haaretz, the suspect’s position at Israel’s National Cyber Directorate makes the case particularly sensitive and potentially raises diplomatic and security concerns because the official is responsible for protecting national digital infrastructure.
The report describes the investigation as both a criminal probe in the United States and a reputational and operational problem for the Israeli agency involved.
Criticism over suspect departure
Haaretz highlights U.S. legal and procedural criticism by quoting a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor who blamed a Nevada district attorney and judge for not requiring the suspect to surrender their passport, a lapse the prosecutor said allowed the official to depart for Israel.
Local police reportedly informed Haaretz about the investigation and the return, underscoring that U.S. authorities viewed the departure as problematic.
Report limitations and gaps
The available reporting is limited to the Haaretz snippet, leaving important details unclear.
The excerpt does not provide the official's name or rank, does not specify the status of any formal charges, and offers no comments from the Israeli National Cyber Directorate, the suspect, Nevada prosecutors, or defense counsel.
Because I am restricted to the provided source, I cannot corroborate the timeline, motive, or legal outcomes beyond Haaretz's claims.