Ethereum Developer "Fede's Intern" Detained in Turkey for Alleged Ethereum "Abuse"

BlockBeats News, August 11th, Argentine Ethereum developer "Fede's Intern" was detained by Turkish authorities in Izmir, Turkey, accused of aiding others in "misusing" the Ethereum network. Following the incident, Fede's Intern revealed via social media that Turkish authorities accused him of assisting others in misusing the Ethereum network, but the specific details were not clear. Fede's Intern denied all charges, emphasizing that he and his team were only "infrastructure builders" and expressing willingness to cooperate with the authorities.

Fede's Intern stated that the Turkish Minister of Interior personally made this accusation. Despite being detained, Fede's Intern continued to post updates on social platforms, stating that he had been transferred to a private room, provided with food, and planned to fly to Europe on a private plane to continue working with his legal team to address the charges.