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Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart’s Istanbul Bust

Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart’s Istanbul Bust

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Turkish authorities detained HEX founder Richard Heart and four others in Istanbul, uncovering an extraordinary collection of cash, luxury goods, weapons and electronics. The haul included an estimated $7.15 million in cash, six cryptocurrency wallets, and hundreds of designer accessories. Turkey’s Justice Minister Akın Gürlek confirmed Saturday, Oct. 17 , that Richard James Schueler, better known as Richard Heart, was detained during an Oct. 14 operation in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district. The announcement marks the first official acknowledgment of the detention and provides considerably more detail than earlier Turkish media reports . “Richard James Schueler, a U.S.

Also reported by TheCoinrise.

Source: Bitcoin.com News

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