Israel Extradites Alleged Nomad Bridge Hacker to US Over $2.8M Crypto Theft

Israel has extradited an alleged exploiter of the Nomad Bridge to the United States, where he faces charges over a $2.8 million cryptocurrency theft. The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that exploiting a coding flaw can constitute computer intrusion, even if the software technically permitted the transaction. This landmark decision clears the way for the suspect's transfer to U.S. authorities, according to a report. The case centers on the August 2022 attack on Nomad, a cross-chain bridge that lost nearly $200 million in total. The suspect is accused of draining $2.8 million by exploiting a vulnerability in the smart contract. While many participants simply copied a transaction, this individual allegedly used a more sophisticated method, leading to his identification and arrest. The extradition underscores growing international cooperation in cybercrime cases and sends a strong signal that exploiting code flaws for profit can lead to serious legal consequences, even across borders. It may embolden other nations to pursue similar cases involving decentralized finance protocols. As crypto crime evolves, courts are defining what constitutes unauthorized access in the digital age.