An Ethereum developer known as Fede’s Intern has been detained in Izmir Turkey. Accused of helping misuse the Ethereum blockchain an allegation he denies. The crypto community has called for transparency and due process.
On social media, he shared that Turkish authorities told his lawyer he might face charges.
He said,
“It’s obviously wrong, we are just infra builders, urging supporters to contact his associates for updates.”
Describing himself as a businessman with companies across Europe and connections in over ten countries including the US, UAE, and Asia he said,
“If we are the baddies I don’t know what to say. Everything we do is in the open.”
Some of his contacts have reached out to Turkish officials, and he might leave Turkey soon to contest the claims.
Turkey’s internal affairs minister accused him publicly, but he insists neither he nor his companies have committed any crimes and is cooperating fully with authorities. His legal team is working on the case, and he may leave Turkey on a private jet soon.
Unanswered Questions and Community Reactions
During his time in custody, he experienced unusual events, including an earthquake and witnessing a confrontation involving an intoxicated British individual in the holding facility. He admitted delaying any public statement initially, anticipating skepticism from the community and waiting for legal clearance.
He added,
“I don’t know what the heck I win by inventing that this happened to me,”
This incident has been compared to the earlier arrest of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria, which, along with other similar cases, has intensified debates about whether governments are overstepping in their regulation of blockchain infrastructure.
Many questions remain unanswered: What exactly does misuse of Ethereum entail in this context? Are the charges aimed at Fede’s Intern personally, or at his affiliated companies? Is this detention part of a larger crackdown announced recently by Turkey’s interior ministry? The lack of clarity has left the crypto community anxious.
Some speculate that language translation issues or misunderstandings about Ethereum technology may have contributed to the situation. Others fear it signals a tougher regulatory environment emerging in the region.
