# Canadian Resident Indicted for Stalking Former Coworker

> Canadian resident Nikolay Sapov faces federal stalking charges after allegedly pursuing a former coworker in Dallas.
- Title: Canadian Resident Indicted for Stalking Former Coworker
- Summary: Canadian resident Nikolay Sapov faces federal stalking charges after allegedly pursuing a former coworker in Dallas.
- Keywords: nicholas sapov, federal stalking charges, dallas, former coworker, interstate travel, electronic communications, border arrest, amtrak train, fbi affidavit, stalking warrant, Dallas Express
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/crime/canadian-resident-indicted-after-alleged-stalking-of-former-coworker-in-dallas
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-11-05T22:05:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nicholas sapov, federal stalking charges, dallas, former coworker, interstate travel, electronic communications, border arrest, amtrak train, fbi affidavit, stalking warrant, news, politics
## Indictment Announcement
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould announced federal indictment of Nikolay Sapov on stalking charges through interstate travel and electronic communications.
## Arrest Details
Sapov was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 22 on a Texas stalking warrant.
## Background on Relationship
Sapov and the woman met while working at the Miami Open tennis tournament in 2021 and allegedly pursued her over several years.
## First Encounter in Dallas
She spotted Sapov near her gated Dallas apartment on June 22, 2026, after which police issued him a trespass warning on June 23.
## Masked Encounter
A neighbor’s doorbell camera recorded a masked person matching Sapov’s build at her door on June 24, 2026.
## Relocation and Security
Sapov and the woman spent 14 days in hotels between June 24 and August 3, 2026, and purchased a firearm for protection.
## Messages and Border Arrest
Sapov allegedly sent unwanted messages through August 20, 2026, including AI-generated images, before being arrested on August 22.
## Key takeaway

Nikolay Sapov, a Canadian resident, was indicted on federal stalking charges after allegedly stalking a former coworker in Dallas.