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Report: Hex Founder Richard Heart Detained in Istanbul

Decrypt reports that Hex founder Richard Heart was detained in Istanbul in connection with an Interpol Red Notice.

Report: Hex Founder Richard Heart Detained in Istanbul

Richard Heart, the founder of cryptocurrency project Hex, was reportedly detained in Istanbul in connection with an Interpol Red Notice, according to Decrypt.

Turkish police and intelligence personnel reportedly carried out an operation at Heart’s address in the city’s Beşiktaş district.

Authorities were said to have confiscated money, mobile phones, jewelry and firearms. The supplied report did not specify the allegations underlying the notice or provide further details about the detention.

Source: Decrypt

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