An Israeli cybersecurity official arrested in a child sex sting appeared via videoconferencing for an arraignment Wednesday.

Tom Alexandrovich, 38, was arrested last month and faces a charge of luring or attempting to lure a child with computer technology to engage in sexual conduct.

Alexandrovich posted $10,000 bail after his arrest and returned home, leading to online outrage from critics who said the government was intervening on behalf of Israel, something the U.S. State Department has denied.

Henderson Justice of the Peace Barbara Schifalacqua ordered Alexandrovich not to have contact with minors and not to use social media or apps for dating.

His departure also led to a war of words between Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson and Nevada U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah.

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