According to Decrypt, Richard Heart, the founder of the cryptocurrency project Hex, was detained in Istanbul following an operation involving Turkish police and intelligence officers. The authorities reportedly entered his residence in Beşiktaş and seized cash, phones, jewelry, and firearms. No further details about the timing of the detention or the specific charges were provided in the report.
The presence of a Red Notice issued by Interpol is mentioned in connection with Heart’s arrest. The operation took place at his address in Beşiktaş district. Authorities conducted the search and made the seizures directly at the location.
