Finnish authorities allege that Schueler evaded taxes through discrepancies in his reported income for almost four years, from June 2020 to April 2024. The tax agency’s investigation found significant discrepancies between his reported income and his estimates, raising suspicions of financial misconduct.
The price of HEX, the cryptocurrency founded by Richard Schueler (known as Richard Heart), rose 15% within 24 hours after Interpol issued a Red Notice for the controversial figure.
The notice issued on December 23, 2024 seeks the provisional arrest of Schueler in connection with serious allegations of tax fraud and bodily harm. While a Red Notice does not serve as an international arrest warrant, it does act as a worldwide request to law enforcement authorities to locate and arrest an individual.
Helsinki police detective Harri Saaristola explained that these discrepancies were central to the legal action against the HEX founder.
Assault allegations on Europe’s most wanted list
In addition to the tax fraud charges, Schueler is charged with assault. According to the list of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, he is accused of physically attacking a 16-year-old by dragging him into a stairwell and throwing him to the ground. These serious allegations have led to further controversy surrounding the founder, which has caused division in the cryptocurrency world.
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Despite the increasing legal pressure, Schueler has not yet publicly commented on the Red Notice. However, he remains active on social media, using platforms like X to post messages that seem to appeal to his critics. On December 21, 2024, Schueler…
