Overview

• An Argentine developer operating under the pseudonym Fede’s Intern was detained by Turkish authorities in Izmir over allegations of facilitating misuse of the Ethereum network.
• No formal documents or clear legal provisions have been made public to define the basis of the charges against him.
• He denies the allegations, emphasizing that his work on blockchain infrastructure and commitment to user privacy are legitimate and pledges full cooperation with investigators.
• Prominent voices in the crypto community, including Ryan Sean Adams, have voiced concern over the lack of transparency and raised doubts about Istanbul’s fitness to host Ethereum’s Devcon 2026.
• Some observers, such as LegalBlock founder Rasit Tavus, believe the case may involve coordination with Interpol or Europol as authorities prepare for possible international collaboration.