Alexey Perchev, creator of Tornado Cash
Pertsev) is scheduled for release after receiving a "pre-detention suspension" from a Dutch court
On February 2nd, Pertsev said through X, "I will no longer be in prison, but this release does not mean 'true freedom.'" He added, "I must wear an electronic ankle strap and follow the court's conditions.
"However, we have taken this opportunity to prepare an appeal and fight for justice," he added.
Palcev was convicted of money laundering charges by a Dutch court in May 2024 and sentenced to five years and four months in prison, and is currently appealing the sentence.
Preparations are underway. Palchev's official release is scheduled for February 7 at 9:00 a.m. (UTC). He has been detained in the Netherlands since August 2022.
During the trial, Perchev said, "We cannot be held responsible for the actions of users who abused the TornadoCash protocol.
"However, a Dutch court disagreed, finding that Perchev and his Tornado Cash co-founders should have taken stricter measures to prevent criminal misuse.
" the court ruled.
2025/02/07 15:07 KST
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