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HEX Founder Richard Heart Reportedly Arrested in Istanbul Dawn Police Raid

HEX and Pulsechain founder Richard Heart, whose legal name is Richard James Schueler, was reportedly detained during an early morning raid in Istanbul on Oct. 14, 2026. Turkish media described a sprawling seizure involving dozens of luxury watches, firearms, electronics, and substantial cash holdings. The reported arrest follows an Interpol Red Notice issued at Finland’s […]

HEX Founder Richard Heart Reportedly Arrested in Istanbul Dawn Police Raid
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Richard Heart, founder of HEX and Pulsechain (legal name Richard James Schueler), was reportedly arrested in an early morning police raid in Istanbul on Oct. 14, 2026, with Turkish media reporting the seizure of dozens of luxury watches, firearms, electronics, and substantial cash. The detention follows an Interpol Red Notice reportedly issued at Finland's request. A high-profile arrest of a token founder raises legal and reputational risk for HEX and Pulsechain holders, who may face price pressure and uncertainty over the projects' leadership and operations.

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