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Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart’s Istanbul Bust
Bitcoin.com News·October 17, 2026·1 min read
Turkish authorities detained HEX founder Richard Heart and four others in Istanbul, seizing an estimated $7.15 million in cash, six cryptocurrency wallets, hundreds of designer accessories, luxury goods, weapons, and electronics. Turkey's Justice Minister Akın Gürlek confirmed the detention on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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