Richard Schueler, the founder of HEX and PulseChain, better known as Richard Heart, has been added to Interpol’s most wanted list, facing charges of aggravated tax fraud and assault in Finland. Finnish authorities are investigating Schueler, a US citizen who had been residing in Helsinki, for allegedly evading hundreds of millions of euros in taxes.
According to Finnish news outlet YLE, Helsinki police detective Harri Saaristola stated that the investigation stemmed from discrepancies between Schueler’s tax returns and the Finnish Tax Administration’s income assessment. The alleged tax evasion occurred between June 2020 and April 2024. A separate assault charge relates to an incident in February 2021.
Schueler was remanded in custody in absentia on September 13, meaning the order was issued despite his absence from court. His current whereabouts are unknown. Interpol’s notice lists Schueler under his legal name, Richard James Schueler, and includes his date of birth (September 9, 1979) and nationality (United States).
These charges add to Schueler’s legal troubles. He is already facing charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to the international marketing of his HEX and Pulse projects. The SEC’s case focuses on alleged unregistered securities offerings and misappropriation of investor funds.
The addition of Schueler to Interpol’s most wanted list significantly escalates the legal pressure on the controversial crypto figure.
