On August 11, Argentine Ethereum developer "Fede's Intern" was detained by Turkish authorities in Izmir, Turkey, on charges of assisting others in "abusing" the Ethereum network. Following the incident, Fede's Intern revealed via social media that Turkish authorities claimed he helped others abuse Ethereum, but specific details remain unclear. Fede's Intern denied all charges, emphasizing that he and his team are merely "infrastructure builders" and expressed willingness to cooperate with the authorities.
Fede's Intern stated that the Turkish Minister of Interior personally made the accusation. Despite being detained, Fede's Intern continued to post updates on social media, stating that he had been transferred to a private room and provided with food, and that he planned to travel to Europe via private plane to continue working with his legal team to address the charges. [BlockBeats]