Former Obama Adviser Rami Shy Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges in the UK

Rami Shy, previously a senior policy adviser under President Obama, faces multiple charges including arranging a child sex offense and possessing illegal images.

Rami Shy, 46, was arrested in late February by Bedfordshire Police and remains in custody.
Shy appeared in Luton Crown Court via weblink and has not yet entered a plea; his next court date is set for June.
Previously, Shy held senior roles in the U.S. Treasury Department, advising on counter-terrorism financing and policy.
His professional history includes advising the Obama White House and working for Citi bank, although he is no longer employed there.
Details of the alleged offenses, including the timing and nature of the images found, are still unclear.