Tornado Cash Pertsev’s developer has been released nearly two years after the Dutch Prison – Cryptomode
Alexei Peretsif, software developer in the Netherlands, was released for money laundering for his role in creating controversial cryptocurrencies, from the Dutch prison on Friday.
This step represents the end of his detention before the trial, which lasted for nearly two years, preparing to appeal his conviction and issuing a 64 -month prison sentence in May.
Persif was arrested in August 2022 and he remained in the reservation while waiting for the subsequent trial and appeal. His case has become a flash point in the continuous debate about the legal responsibilities of software developers, especially in the world of fast cryptocurrencies and decentralized financing.
In a post on the social media platform X, Persif confirmed the news, saying that freedom is “invaluable” and that this came thanks to the coding industry donations through Juice Introduction account.
Freedom is invaluable, but my freedom costs a lot of money. The arrest of my house was not only possible thanks to the work of lawyers, who were paid from your donations. My battle is not over, and for the final victory and confidence, you still need to help you. Please support our battle here … pic.twitter.com/wt1Ewhxhai
– Alexey Pertsev (Alex_pertsev) February 7, 2025
The Persif’s legal team began an appeal after a ruling issued by the US Federal Appeals Court last November, as it found sanctions imposed by the US government against Tornado Cash to be illegal.
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He has repeatedly sought to sponsor the Dutch courts in recent months, with limited success, until his recent decision commented on his detention before the trial. The decision came after a federal court in Texas stated that the US Treasury Department exceeded its authority through the punishment for the cryptocurrency mixer.
Persif formulated his release as a step forward in his ongoing legal battle. “It is not real freedom, but it is better than imprisonment,” he wrote, adding that it will provide “an opportunity to work to resume and fight for justice.”
The prosecution in the case has sparked sharp criticism from the defenders of privacy and many of them in the cryptocurrency community, who argue that it is simply targeting a symbol.
Tornado Cash (Torn) has chosen news with a lot of bullish momentum, reaching $ 13.94 in the last two days.
