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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Israeli Citizen Managing Chinese Biolab Property in Vegas Released on own Recognizance on Federal Firearms Charges - Nothing to see here, move along folks
2026-02-09
[KTNV] Ori Solomon, the property manager who faces charges in connection with an illegal biolab at a Las Vegas short-term rental, will be released from custody while he awaits trial.

Solomon appeared in federal court on Friday afternoon and was released on his own recognizance, with certain conditions.

He has to surrender any passport, is not allowed to leave the country and must notify the court if he plans to leave Clark County, and must not possess a firearm or any other weapon.

Friday's hearing focused on federal firearm charges against Solomon. An Israeli citizen in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa,
…which means what, precisely? Does he have a green card, meaning he is in the country legally and is permitted to work? Did he come on a tourist or business travel visa, since expired, and therefore is in the country illegally? Does he have multiple entry permits so that he is here legally, then leaves before that visit expires? The statement is remarkably unhelpful…
Solomon is not allowed to possess firearms. Prosecutors say multiple guns were seized from his home, according to an affidavit obtained by Channel 13.

Solomon also faces a criminal charge in Clark County for the improper disposal of hazardous waste.

Investigators say they were tipped off by someone who worked at the home on Sugar Springs Drive. Days later, police identified Solomon as the property manager.

"We have no knowledge that he had any expertise in that area or he's somewhat of a trained biologist, no," said Chris Delzotto, special agent in charge of the FBI's Las Vegas field office.

Authorities say Solomon works for a Chinese citizen named Jia Bei Zhu, who goes by the alias David He. Property records identified Zhu as the owner of the home on Sugar Springs Drive.

He is jailed in California and faces charges related to the 2023 investigation into an illegal laboratory in Reedley, California, near Fresno. In a warehouse linked to Zhu, investigators found pathogens, including samples of COVID-19 and other diseases, as well as hundreds of transgenic mice and boxes of adulterated and misbranded medical tests, which Zhu is accused of illegally selling.

Investigators say much of what was found in the Reedley warehouse is consistent with materials found in the so-called lab in Las Vegas. They also claim Solomon manages more than 30 rental properties in the valley.
Do they all belong to Jia Bei Zhu, or does Mr. Solomon work for a multitude of property owners?
It could take months to find out why the materials and equipment were there, or what they were being used for.

We'll continue to follow up with authorities about this investigation and bring you updates as we learn more.
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