We’ve been waiting for this post for a long time — you truly honored us and gave us exactly what we were hoping for on an emotional level. Grateful beyond words. Thanks, lord! 🥰💪

+ according to the latest media reports, vehicles belonging to his wife have been seized, which is pretty standard procedure during an investigation. at least we're finally getting some solid information confirming that he's married. still, there's been no word from his lawyers yet.

+ also, you really shouldn't look at this as a reason to turn against Turkey or its judicial system. they apprehended someone who was subject to an Interpol Red Notice and chose to highlight the case because of the allegations against him. i honestly don't think the scenario would've been much different if this had happened in the UK or Italy. Richard chose Turkey as a safe haven, and judging by the chief prosecutor's statement, they seem to be aware of that too. so let's just let the legal process and international bureaucracy do what they're supposed to do. at the end of the day, all that matters is being able to finally say Richard is free.

+ if there really are no additional, previously unknown local criminal charges involved, then only one main reason for the arrest remains: the Interpol Red Notice related to the tax case in Finland. the SEC case was officially closed and the charges were dropped, so that leaves Finland as the only outstanding issue. it's honestly hard to understand why this has dragged on for so long. you'd think early negotiations with the Finnish authorities could've made a difference, especially considering Richard has a legal team that managed to successfully defend him even against the SEC. hopefully, the process shifts toward Interpol and Finland and eventually leads to a resolution that allows his release, possibly through bail or similar legal arrangements. until we hear something official from his lawyers, please don't put too much faith in rumors, including anything you might hear from us. because what people hear and what's actually true aren't always the same thing.

regarding the situation 👇 the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has now issued an official statement about the case, but the confidentiality order is still in effect. we have some information, although all of it still needs to be verified. - judging by the details, Interpol is also monitoring the investigation, and possible extradition to Finland is on the table. however, the initial investigation by local law enforcement needs to be completed first. this isn't a simple procedure. - as you can see from the final paragraph of the chief prosecutor's statement, this looks more like an operation based on an international wanted notice rather than a domestic criminal investigation. of course, if there are additional details, they'll become clearer over time. our initial impression is that since there doesn't appear to be a locally committed offense, the next step would involve negotiations with the country requesting extradition. - although this still needs confirmation, we believe Richard is in contact with his lawyers, which is important. they're the most reliable people to get actual official information from. in fact, the only truly accurate information will probably come from them, because most local reporting is just rushed, sensationalized content meant to generate headlines. personal take: Trump and Erdoğan have good bilateral relations, and assuming there are no serious, non-pardonable criminal offenses involved, i believe an official request could be received favorably. however, the Finnish authorities' position is also extremely important here, since Finland was the country that requested the Interpol Red Notice in the first place. hopefully his lawyers are considering this angle too, so Richard Heart can properly defend himself against all these allegations back in his home country, as he should be able to. once again, and i can't stress this enough: if you want actual official information, please try reaching out to his lawyers.

news articles here are usually written by regular reporters who tend to spice things up just to grab attention. you can already tell from headlines like "whale Richard" lol. since Turkish is our native language, reading these reports gives us the impression that the whole narrative feels pretty far removed from the Richard we know. as for the gun permit photo, assuming it's not fake, i have to say it looks legit. the ID number can be validated, and the format seems correct. the back of the permit probably lists the firearm's brand and type as well. getting one isn't particularly difficult here, you basically apply and pay the required fees. so i'm guessing there was nothing illegal about it. i mean, you don't just keep an unlicensed gun as a foreigner in a major city like Istanbul. he's not that stupid. that's why any potential allegations of illegal firearm possession might turn out to be baseless. hopefully :) now, if the name Deniz Kaya on that gun permit is actually the name Richard adopted after obtaining Turkish citizenship, and the woman referred to as his wife has the initials A.K., then her last name would presumably be Kaya too (random example: Ashley Kaya). so maybe he really did get married and had actually been living in Turkey all this time. but none of this tells us why he was detained in the first place. guess we'll have to wait and see.

there’s so much absolute nonsense flying around right now. have you guys completely lost your minds? we’re in touch with the guys of our team who lives in Turkey, and they’ve also tried getting information through local sources, but that’s simply not how things work here. there’s currently a confidentiality order on the investigation, and the only realistic way to get information is through Richard’s lawyers or an official statement to the press. the initial detention period is usually around 3-4 days, although in certain circumstances it can be extended to 7. eventually, though, a decision has to be made on whether to formally arrest him or release him. from what we can tell, this detention appears to be part of a domestic investigation rather than an Interpol operation, but nothing is confirmed. some of you are taking a name found on a gun permit and making all kinds of ridiculous claims based on a name match. that’s just stupid. the name is extremely common, basically like John Doe. it could be the name Richard adopted if he obtained Turkish citizenship, or it could have absolutely nothing to do with him. we simply don't know. looking at the photos published in the news, there are also indications that a woman and a little girl may have been living in the same house. a pink jacket, handwritten notes that look like someone practicing English, etc. but the guns? that part is still hard to make sense of. anyway, we’re trying to get information about the case, but the confidentiality order makes everything much harder. so if you genuinely want answers, please try reaching out to his lawyers instead of inventing random theories. the attorneys who represented him in the SEC case might still be representing him. get facts, not theories! we’ve seen dozens of similar operations in Turkey over the past year or two. there’s practically news about financial crime investigations every single day. what we don't know is exactly which category this particular case falls into. also, let’s clear up a few things. i’ve seen people claiming that if Richard is a Turkish citizen, extradition would be impossible. that's not necessarily true. whether extradition happens can depend on the circumstances and discussions between the two governments. please stop taking a couple of legal provisions and presenting your interpretation as an absolute fact. there are plenty of real-world cases that show how complicated these things can be. seized materials are held as part of the investigation, and Turkey isn't quite the third-world country some of you seem to imagine. a few corrupt cops can't just walk away with the seized assets, nor can someone simply throw a few million dollars in bribes around and magically walk free. if we can find out the actual charges and details of the investigation, then we can start answering the real question: what happens next? he could face trial without being held in custody, be released under a travel ban while proceedings continue, be remanded in custody, or be released entirely. the only thing that really hurts is knowing he was so close to us and we didn't even have a single line of communication with him. we're ready to do whatever we legally can to help, but we can't stand against the rule of law. if he's released pending trial and needs a place to stay around here, our doors are open. a home, a hotel, whatever he needs. we genuinely hope he's innocent and gets released. so please, try contacting his lawyers for actual information, or seek assistance through the US consulate in Turkey. unfortunately, the confidentiality order on the case means there's very little we can do from here right now. we’ll do our best to stay updated.

until we hear directly from Richard himself or his lawyer, the entire community is basically reacting to a single news headline rn, for better or worse. we're all running on headlines, not actual facts. Turkey has seen a ton of similar operations lately. early reports suggested Interpol was involved, which kinda adds weight to the idea that Finland requested the arrest. so far, there's literally zero evidence or even a single hint linking this detention to the SEC. most likely, it's part of the Finnish investigation, and after the initial questioning in TR, he'll probably be extradited to FIN, where the whole process will continue. yeah, the market got absolutely nuked with massive red candles over this, but we're still keeping the faith. hoping to see a post from the man himself ASAP. stay strong, Richard! 💪

unfortunately, reports are coming in that Richard has been arrested. hopefully, his detention won’t last long. perhaps @NuclearHerbs can shed more light on the situation.

imagine getting a notification from @RichardHeartWin and the video starts with: hellowww everybody, Richard Heart here… guys… the whole timeline would stop breathing for a second 💀😂