BlockBeats reported that on August 11, Argentine Ethereum developer 'Fede's Intern' was detained by Turkish authorities in Izmir, Turkey, accused of assisting others in 'abusing' the Ethereum network. After the incident, Fede's Intern revealed on social media that Turkish authorities claimed he helped others misuse Ethereum, but the specific details remain unclear. Fede's Intern denies all accusations, emphasizing that he and his team are merely 'infrastructure builders' and expressing willingness to cooperate with authorities.

Fede's Intern stated that the Turkish Interior Minister personally made this accusation. Despite being detained, Fede's Intern continues to post updates on social media, stating that he has been moved to a private room and provided with food, and plans to travel to Europe via private jet to continue working with his legal team to address the charges.