International Manhunt for Richard Heart
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Richard James Schueler, known in the crypto world as Richard Heart, the founder of the controversial projects Hex and PulseChain. This follows an arrest warrant issued by Finnish authorities for charges of tax evasion and assault. Schueler is accused of failing to file business tax returns for several years, evading taxes amounting to hundreds of millions of euros.Assault Allegations and Legal Challenges
In addition to tax evasion, Schueler faces serious assault charges related to an incident involving a 16-year-old, which allegedly occurred in Finland. Europol has included Schueler in its list of most-wanted criminals, further escalating the international effort to apprehend him. The charges against Schueler have caused significant controversy within the crypto community, especially given his high-profile role in the creation of Hex and PulseChain.Schueler’s Cryptic Response
Despite the legal troubles, Schueler issued a defiant post on X (formerly Twitter), expressing confidence in his future and referencing the Red Notice. He seemed unbothered by the charges, stating that he has been preparing for the future and is excited for what’s ahead. Schueler’s situation is complicated further by an ongoing lawsuit from the U.S. SEC, which has accused him of conducting unregistered securities sales through his crypto projects.
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