Good points, with all that you've said. Only he will know if he's telling the truth. If this thread was made to just with some made-story against that exchange, it's on him. But for the benefit of the doubt, that's why we're thinking if he's telling the truth and possibly that there could be some benefits that's giving to him while he's inside a cell or a villa or any type of way and place to detain him.
I've asked him to send me evidence or some sort, so we could get to the bottom of the issue properly, he ignored and posted BTC address and started soliciting for funds. Tbh it's looks kinda weird and shady to me.. I believe if he's genuine, he'd provide proof and seek assistance the right way.
Dear friend I don't have an access to my telegram. My phone is in my wife hand. She doesn't know what to answer. If i download telegram, Instagram, Facebook or other social media in phone here in jail I will get big problems. Prisoners will kick me. If you don't believe my words please ask David Dolidze. He knows me and my story in details. He knows that I am in jail. He knows me personally.