Israeli cyber division head questioned in Las Vegas as part of child solicitation probe

A division head at Israel’s Cyber Directorate was questioned last week in Las Vegas on suspicion of attempting to lure minors to meet for sexual purposes. Las Vegas police said the man was detained along with seven others during a sting targeting online predators.

The Israeli official was attending a professional conference in the US at the time of his arrest. He has since been released and has returned to Israel. Police in Las Vegas said the suspects were released after being interviewed, but added that indictments are expected to be filed against them.

The Cyber Directorate said the official reported the incident, adding that it had not yet received official details from US authorities. It said it had agreed with the official that he would be placed on leave until the matter is clarified.