Tigran Gambaryan’s Health Deteriorates in Nigerian Prison
A former Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has been detained in a Nigerian prison since February 2024. His health has been rapidly deteriorating, with a range of medical issues impacting his well-being. Gambaryan’s legal team has been denied access to him since July 26, 2024, raising concerns about his fair treatment and representation. His family is advocating for his release on humanitarian grounds to seek the necessary medical treatment he urgently requires. The upcoming court hearing in Gambaryan’s case is set for October 11, 2024.
Gambaryan’s Health Challenges in Detention
- Tigran Gambaryan, a former high-ranking executive at Binance, is facing serious health issues while detained in a Nigerian prison.
- His health has significantly declined during his time in Kuje prison near Nigeria’s capital.
- Gambaryan suffers from medical conditions including a herniated disc that requires specialized surgery.
- Compromised mobility has led to him being nearly bedridden and wheelchair-bound.
- He has battled recurring throat infections, pneumonia, malaria, and other health issues while in detention.
Gambaryan’s wife, Yuki, last saw him in February before he embarked on a work trip to Nigeria. His absence has taken a toll on their family, especially their children. Despite his health challenges, his legal team has been unable to meet with him since late July 2024, raising concerns about his access to legal representation. The circumstances surrounding his detention following a meeting with Nigerian authorities remain unclear.
Legal Battle and International Attention
- Gambaryan and Binance face money laundering charges brought by Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
- Both deny the accusations, with the commission alleging illicit crypto fund flows of about $35 million facilitated by Binance.
- U.S. lawmaker Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick has highlighted Gambaryan’s case and visited him during a fact-finding mission.
- Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service dropped tax evasion charges against Gambaryan and another Binance executive in June, leaving the exchange as the sole defendant.
The next court hearing in Gambaryan’s case is slated for October 11, 2024, after a court holiday that began in mid-July. His family continues to advocate for his release on humanitarian grounds to receive essential medical treatment. The situation has garnered international attention, with calls for justice and fair treatment for Gambaryan.
1. [Decrypt](https://decrypt.co/244357/binance-exec-tigran-gambaryan-health-shockingly-bad)
2. [Twitter – Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick](https://twitter.com/RepBrianFitz/status/1822282018048069872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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