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

https://mins.news/en/item/104574

- The Block, 2026-10-17 18:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theblock.co/news/regulation/2026-10-17-turkey-confirms-hex-founder-richard-hearts-arrest-says-police-seized-7-15-million-and-six-cold-wallets-418852

> Turkey confirmed that Hex founder Richard Heart was arrested. Police reportedly seized $7.15 million in cash, six cold wallets, seven firearms and 1,400 rounds of ammunition while searching 15 addresses.

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