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Richard Heart crypto case: HEX founder reportedly detained in Istanbul

Richard Heart crypto case: HEX founder reportedly detained in Istanbul

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Richard Heart, the founder of HEX and PulseChain, has reportedly been detained in Istanbul following an operation involving Turkish police and the country’s intelligence agency. Authorities have not confirmed whether he is still in custody or being extradited. Turkish media report Istanbul detention Heart was arrested in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district on October 14, Ihlas News Agency reported, cited by Turkish Daily Sabah. Heart's full name, legally, is Richard James Schueler, and the operation has been tied to an Interpol Red Notice coming from Finland. Heart and his legal team were also silent, not yet releasing a statement that confirms this.

Source: AMBCrypto

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