Tech Developer Gains Conditional Release After Legal Struggles in the Netherlands – BitRss

The Dutch court has decided to conditionally release Alexey Pertsev, a programmer linked to the Tornado Cash protocol. Pertsev had been detained during an ongoing investigation and faced various allegations. He is now released under the condition of wearing an electronic bracelet, and he has the opportunity to appeal the cases against him.

The Conviction Process and Decision

Pertsev is known as one of the developers of the Tornado Cash platform, which was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in 2022. Reports indicate that after an eight-month investigation by Dutch authorities, pressure was applied for his release due to a lack of accomplice charges. However, the recent developments suggest a new phase in the legal proceedings.

Previous Arrest and Allegations

Pertsev was arrested by Dutch authorities in August of the same year. The allegations focused on helping Tornado Cash users obscure their financial gains for criminal purposes. In May, the Oost-Brabant district court sentenced him to 5 years and 4 months in prison, holding him responsible for money laundering over $2 billion.

Appeal Process and New Path Ahead

The programmer has filed an appeal against the conviction and aims to achieve release during the appeals process. Authorities indicate that this development will allow him to find employment outside of prison. This situation is believed to provide him the opportunity to exer…