HEX Founder Richard Heart Reportedly Detained in Istanbul
Turkish media reported that Richard Heart was detained in an Istanbul raid on Oct. 14, 2026, following an Interpol Red Notice requested by Finland.
Richard Heart, founder of HEX and Pulsechain, was reportedly detained by police in Istanbul early on Oct. 14, 2026. Heart’s legal name is Richard James Schueler.
According to Turkish media accounts cited by Bitcoin.com News, authorities seized dozens of luxury watches, firearms, electronic devices and large amounts of cash during the operation.
The reported detention followed an Interpol Red Notice requested by Finland. The available source excerpt does not specify the grounds for the notice or provide further details about Heart’s legal status.
Source: Bitcoin.com News
