According to reports, an Argentine Ethereum developer known online as “Fede’s Intern” was detained in Izmir after Turkish authorities said he helped people “misuse” the Ethereum network.

He denies any wrongdoing and says his work is focused on building blockchain infrastructure. On Aug. 11 he told followers on X that authorities had informed his lawyer of the allegation and that he planned to leave Turkey to fight the charge from abroad.

Detention Draws Industry Reaction

Based on reports , the case stirred quick reactions across crypto circles. Ryan Sean Adams called the situation “very troubling,” and some community members pointed out the irony that Istanbul had been discussed as a possible host city for Devcon 2026.

I’m in Turkey, Izmir. They are telling my lawyer that I helpe

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