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Turkey confirms Hex founder Richard Heart’s arrest, says police seized $7.15 million and six cold wallets

The Block·October 17, 2026·1 min read
Turkey confirms Hex founder Richard Heart’s arrest, says police seized $7.15 million and six cold wallets

Turkish police arrested Hex founder Richard Heart and seized $7.15 million in cash, six cold wallets, seven firearms, and 1,400 rounds of ammunition during searches of 15 addresses. The arrest was confirmed by Turkey, marking a major enforcement action against the crypto figure.

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