Senior Israeli official arrested in U.S. on child sex charges
08/18/2025 / By Belle Carter
- Tom Alexandrovich, a senior official at the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), was arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of online pedophilia as part of a multi-agency operation targeting child sex predators. The operation involved the Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) and the FBI.
- Alexandrovich was arrested alongside seven other individuals, including David Wonnacott-Yahnke and Jose Alberto Perez-Torres, on felony charges of “Luring a Child with Computer for Sex Act.” He was released on $10,000 bail after appearing before a judge, with suspicions of using technology to seduce a mentally ill child for sexual purposes.
- The INCD confirmed that Alexandrovich was questioned by U.S. authorities but returned to Israel as scheduled. The Directorate stated that he has gone on leave until the matter is clarified, while Israel Police refused to comment, citing their policy on investigating criminal offenses.
- This incident follows another scandal involving Israel’s ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley, who was recalled after complaints of inappropriate conduct.
- The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to combat child sex trafficking and the critical role of law enforcement in protecting vulnerable children. It also underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing transnational crimes and ensuring the safety of society’s most vulnerable members.
Tom Alexandrovich, a senior official at the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), was arrested in Las Vegas last week on suspicion of online pedophilia.
Alexandrovich, 38, was apprehended as part of a multi-agency operation targeting child sex predators, which has led to the arrest of eight individuals over the past two weeks. The operation, conducted by the Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, involved the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other law enforcement agencies.
According to LVMPD, Alexandrovich was arrested along with seven other suspects, including David Wonnacott-Yahnke, 40; Jose Alberto Perez-Torres, 35; Aniket Brajeshkumar Sadani, 23; James Ramon Reddick, 23; Ramon Manuel Parra Valenzuela, 29; Neal Harrison Creecy, 46 and John Charles Duncan, 49. All suspects face felony charges of “Luring a Child with Computer for Sex Act” and were booked into local detention centers.
The INCD, which is overseen by the Prime Minister’s Office, confirmed that Alexandrovich was questioned by U.S. authorities during his trip but stated that he returned to Israel as scheduled. However, Ynet, an Israeli news website, reported that Alexandrovich was arrested and released on $10,000 bail after appearing before a judge. The documents cited by the news outlet indicate that Alexandrovich is suspected of using computer technology to seduce a mentally ill child for sexual purposes.
In response to the allegations, INCD issued a statement saying, “The employee informed the Directorate that during his trip to the United States, he was questioned by the U.S. authorities on matters not related to work matters and returned to Israel on the scheduled date of return.”
The Directorate also stated that it had not yet received additional details through authorized channels and that Alexandrovich had gone on leave until the matter is clarified.
Israel Police, however, refused to comment on Alexandrovich’s situation, stating, “As a rule, any complaint or information that raises suspicion of committing a criminal offence is examined by the police and where there is a reasonable basis for suspicion that a criminal offence has been committed, an investigation is opened in accordance with each case and its circumstances.”
Historical context and broader concerns
This incident comes on the heels of another scandal involving a senior Israeli official. Last month, Israel’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Yossi Shelley, was recalled after senior Emirati officials complained of his inappropriate conduct. Shelley, who previously served as director general of the Prime Minister’s Office, is known to be close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports suggest that Shelley frequented “dubious places” during his time in the UAE and reacted aggressively when security guards attempted to coordinate his visits.
The arrest of Alexandrovich and the recall of Shelley raise serious questions about the conduct of Israeli officials abroad and the potential impact on diplomatic relations. They also highlight the need for stricter oversight and accountability mechanisms within the Israeli government. (Related: ICE arrests 214 illegal immigrants charged with child sex crimes in Houston, surpassing full-year 2024 total.)
The multi-agency operation that led to Alexandrovich’s arrest is part of ongoing efforts to combat child sex trafficking and protect vulnerable children. LVMPD emphasized the importance of parental vigilance, urging parents to discuss the dangers of online interactions with their children and to monitor their social media activity closely.
In a press release, the department stated, “We would like to remind parents to discuss with their children the dangers of engaging with strangers online. Parents are encouraged to routinely monitor their children’s activity on social media and other online applications to prevent them from becoming victims of a child sex predator.”
Alexandrovich’s arrest is a stark reminder of the pervasive threat of online child exploitation and the critical role of law enforcement in combating it. As this case unfolds, it will be crucial for Israeli authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and hold those responsible accountable. The incident also underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing transnational crimes and protecting the most vulnerable members of society.
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