# Hex founder Richard Heart arrested in Istanbul, Turkish media report

https://mins.news/en/item/101122

- CoinDesk, 2026-10-15 09:20 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/10/15/hex-founder-richard-heart-arrested-in-istanbul-turkish-media-report

> Turkish media say Richard Heart, founder of Hex, was arrested in Istanbul. Police reportedly seized $4 million in cash and 64 luxury watches in a raid on his residence.

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