- Suspect arrested in the 2022 Nomad Bridge hack
- Alexander Gurevich was detained in Israel and is awaiting extradition to the U.S.
- He is linked to several offenses, most notably the $190M Nomad Bridge hack
- Also accused of stealing $2.89M and attempting to extort $500K for vulnerability information
Suspect arrested in Nomad Bridge hack: Alexander Gurevich has been detained in Israel and is awaiting extradition to the U.S. He is linked to several offenses, the most notable being the Nomad Bridge exploit that resulted in $190M in losses, and is also accused of stealing $2.89M and attempting to extort $500K in exchange for details about the vulnerability.
Details of Alexander Gurevich’s Arrest
So, the suspect behind the 2022 Nomad Bridge hack, estimated at a significant $190M, has been detained. Alexander Gurevich was the first to discover a vulnerability in Nomad’s smart contract and withdrew $2.89M in crypto, effectively opening the door for other attackers who exploited the same flaw, leading to total losses of around $190M.
After the incident, Gurevich contacted Nomad’s CTO, apologized for his actions, and returned part of the funds. But it wasn’t that simple — he demanded $500K in exchange for information about the vulnerability, and when the company offered him 10% of the stolen amount, he cut off all communication.
A dual citizen of Israel and Russia, he was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport on May 1, 2025, while attempting to fly to Russia under the name “Alexander Block,” which he had officially adopted along with a new passport.
He is now facing extradition to the U.S., where he has been charged with eight counts, including fraud, money laundering, and unlawful transfer of stolen property — offenses that carry a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
Conclusion
As we covered recently, smart contract vulnerabilities remain a critical issue, and this is yet another example. Still, such incidents are to be expected in a young industry, and they contribute to the evolution of security practices while helping users understand that managing their own security is part of personal responsibility in Web3. Stay tuned for updates, be adaptive in the dynamic blockchain and crypto landscape, and keep your strategy grounded and balanced.
