Israel Approves Extradition of Suspect in Major Crypto Fraud Case to US

Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin has signed an order for the extradition of Alexander Block, 49, to the United States. Block is wanted in the U.S. on charges including fraud, computer crimes, dealing in stolen goods, and money laundering. He is accused of exploiting a vulnerability in the Nomad company's bridging platform in August 2022, stealing digital currency valued at over $2.8 million. While this theft was a fraction of the total $190 million stolen by others who replicated his method, his actions are considered central to the prominent case. Block, a Russian-Israeli citizen born in Germany, reportedly claimed to have lived on a fishing boat off the African coast. The extradition was approved by the Jerusalem District Court in July 2025, a decision upheld by the Supreme Court in March 2026. A subsequent request for further deliberation was denied by Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit in August. The Justice Minister's signature is the final step before Block is handed over to U.S. law enforcement authorities.