HEX slumps, Interpol puts founder on ‘most wanted’ list

Interpol has placed Richard Schueler, widely known as Richard Heart, the founder of Hex, on its global wanted list via Red Notice following allegations of tax fraud and assault in Finland .

The Red Notice is a worldwide request for law enforcement to locate and temporarily arrest Schueler.

Finnish authorities are continuing to arrest Schueler based on allegations of tax evasion spanning from June 2, 2020 to April 2, 2024. The case has taken on even more seriousness as Schueler now appears on the list of leading fugitives. most wanted in Europe, where authorities detail disturbing assault allegations involving a minor. .

According to the listing, Schueler allegedly “physically assaulted a 16-year-old victim by grabbing her hair, dragging her down the stairwell, and throwing her to the ground.”

Although Schueler has not directly addressed the red notice, which was preceded by a pretrial detention order issued three months ago, he has maintained an active presence on social media.

In a recent lengthy article on

“Why settle for being wanted, when you can be the most wanted?” Schueler highlighted its various initiatives, including self-help books and P2P publishing software.

He further highlighted his perceived positive impact, saying: “I really do my best to make the world a better place, and I have to say that the world can be pretty mean to people who make a difference. »

The crypto market reacted quickly to the news, with Hex (HEXAMEN) experiencing a sharp drop in value of 25% following the announcement.

HEX price is down over 99% from its all-time high of $0.5561. Although a Red Notice does not constitute an international arrest warrant, it increases pressure on Schueler.