Finnish police have confiscated $2.6 million worth of luxury watches belonging to Richard Schueler, better known as Richard Heart, the controversial founder of the cryptocurrency HEX. Heart, who faces allegations of tax evasion and assault, has become a central figure in one of Finland’s most high-profile investigations.

According to Finland’s national broadcaster Yleisradio Oy (Yle), authorities discovered 20 high-end watches, primarily Rolexes, abandoned in a residence in Espoo. Experts valued the collection using receipts and estimates, with many pieces reportedly purchased in Finland and the United States.

Heart’s troubles intensified when Finnish authorities issued a warrant for his arrest on September 13, accusing him of evading taxes between 2020 and 2024 and assaulting a 16-year-old in February 2021. The incident allegedly involved physical violence, including dragging the victim by their hair and knocking them to the ground.

As Heart’s tax debts reportedly climb into the hundreds of millions of euros, Interpol issued a Red Notice on December 22, cementing his status as one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives. Despite these efforts, Heart remains at large, actively promoting HEX on social media and uploading videos to his YouTube channel.

The scandal extends beyond Europe, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing charges against Heart in July 2023. The SEC alleges that three tokens linked to him—HEX, PulseChain, and PulseX—constitute unregistered securities, raising over $1 billion. The SEC also claims Heart misused funds for extravagant purchases, including a 555-carat diamond, luxury cars, and the seized watches.

As authorities worldwide intensify their pursuit, the saga of Richard Heart underscores the growing scrutiny on crypto leaders.