An Ethereum developer was reportedly "detained" in Turkey for allegedly helping others to "abuse" Ethereum

ChainCatcher news, according to BeInCrypto, an Ethereum developer known as "Fede the Intern" has been detained in Izmir, Turkey, on suspicion of helping others "abuse" Ethereum. The developer stated in a post on X that authorities accused him of assisting in this activity.

"Fede the Intern" denies any wrongdoing and emphasizes that he and his team are "just infrastructure builders" and are willing to cooperate with authorities. During his "detention," he intermittently posted updates, stating that he had been moved to a private room and provided with food.

He also claimed that arrangements were being made for him to take a private jet out of Turkey to Europe within a few hours. Upon arriving in Europe, he will continue to contest the charges with his legal team.