Richard Heart, founder of HEX and PulseChain, is facing charges including tax evasion and assault while maintaining his innocence.
His legal troubles highlight the risks and ethical concerns in the cryptocurrency industry, impacting the reputation of his projects.
Heart's rise in the crypto scene was overshadowed by legal challenges, such as unregistered securities offers and personal indulgences with investor money.
Current legal charges include accusations of molesting a child and tax avoidance worth hundreds of millions of euros.