Israeli authorities have arrested Alexander Gurevich, an Israeli and Russian national, accused of playing a key role in the 2022 Nomad Bridge hack, which caused an estimated $190 million in losses and led to the collapse of the crypto bridge platform.
Suspect Tried to Change Identity
Gurevich was caught at an Israeli airport while allegedly attempting to change his identity and is now awaiting possible extradition to the United States
According to local investigators, Gurevich attempted to leave Israel under a different name, raising suspicions. Authorities believe he was the mastermind behind the Nomad Bridge attack, one of the most damaging DeFi hacks in recent years. The protocol, which allowed users to move assets between different blockchains, never fully recovered from the breach.
U.S. officials have requested Gurevich’s extradition to face federal charges related to the hack. This move is part of a broader crackdown on cybercrime involving cryptocurrencies. American authorities have been increasingly active in pursuing international suspects connected to digital asset theft and ransomware campaigns.
In a separate case, another Ukrainian citizen was recently extradited to the U.S. for alleged involvement in multiple ransomware attacks across the U.S. and Europe. At the same time, U.S. prosecutors have also filed charges against the individual believed to be behind the Black Kingdom ransomware group.