HEX Founder Richard Heart Reportedly Arrested in Istanbul Dawn Police Raid

Richard Heart, also known as Richard James Schueler, founder of HEX and Pulsechain, was reportedly detained during an early morning raid in Istanbul on October 14, 2026. Turkish police and intelligence officers conducted the operation in Beşiktaş, seizing firearms, electronics, luxury watches, jewelry, and substantial cash holdings. This arrest follows an Interpol Red Notice issued by Finland. The operation involved a sprawling seizure of assets from the crypto founder's address during the dawn police raid.