Blockchain Developer Detained in Turkey Over Allegations

A person known as "Fede's intern" claims to have been arrested in Turkey due to allegations of facilitating the misuse of Ethereum. He identifies himself as an Argentinian developer specializing in ZK and Ethereum, currently detained in Izmir. In a post on social media platform X, Fede's intern stated that Turkey's Minister of Interior accused him of aiding in the misuse of Ethereum, leading to his confinement. "It's clearly a misunderstanding; we are merely infrastructure builders," he asserted, expressing willingness to cooperate with authorities. More recently, he mentioned that his legal team is assisting him and he hopes to soon travel to Europe. Despite his claims, some users on the platform have expressed skepticism. One user, "0xCenk," remarked there seems to be "zero legal basis" for detaining anyone under these charges. Fede's intern responded, saying, "I plan to share more details once I'm out of the country and our lawyer gives me the go-ahead. I have no reason to fabricate this situation." His profile suggests affiliations with several crypto projects, including Lambda Class and Aligned. The Block has reached out to Turkish authorities, Lambda Class, and the Ethereum Foundation for further details regarding the incident. This story is still developing. Disclaimer: The Block is a neutral media source providing news related to crypto. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a majority investor in The Block. While they invest in crypto companies, The Block maintains an independent stance in delivering timely information. Please note that this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.