Summary
- Dutch court has approved a request from Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev to be released under surveillance.
- Pertsev will be released on April 26 with an ankle monitor and will be able to attend his hearings from home.
- Under the conditions set by the judge, Pertsev must wear an ankle monitor and remain under house arrest most of the time.
Background
The Dutch court approved a request from Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev to be released under surveillance during his third pro forma hearing on April 20. According to CryptoCanal founder Eléonore Blanc, who was present at the hearing, Pertsev spoke for himself and defended his right to personal freedom and the right to be a “crypto builder”. The court had previously rejected Pertsev’s request to be freed under surveillance in February on the basis that he was a flight risk.
Release Conditions
Pertsev will be released on April 26 with an ankle monitor and will be able to attend his hearings from home. Under the conditions set by the judge, Pertsev must wear an ankle monitor and remain under house arrest most of the time.
Reaction
Eléonore Blanc expressed her joy at seeing justice served as she said: “For once, the judge heard him and under certain conditions, as of next week, he will be able to roam in the Netherlands until his trial.” This is seen as a victory for crypto builders who have been facing legal difficulties due their involvement in cryptocurrency projects.
