Raising Awareness: US Lawmakers Demand Release of Binance Executive
US representatives are intensifying their efforts to secure the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a former federal agent detained by Nigerian authorities. Recent developments have seen lawmakers visiting Gambaryan in prison, highlighting his deteriorating health condition, and urging for his immediate liberation.
Advocating for Justice: US Lawmakers Push for Action
Two US representatives, French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan, are leading the charge for Gambaryan’s release. The executive was arrested on charges of tax evasion and money laundering on February 26 alongside his colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla. Since then, support for his release has been mounting, with prominent figures in the industry speaking out against his unjust detention.
- Richard Teng, Binance’s CEO, penned an open letter defending Gambaryan and criticizing the Nigerian government for targeting an innocent employee.
- A group of sixteen House members urged President Biden to take action, calling the charges against Gambaryan baseless and coercive.
The Fight for Freedom: Binance Executive’s Health Concerns
Despite the dropping of tax evasion charges against Gambaryan, he still faces accusations of money laundering, keeping him behind bars. Reports of his deteriorating health have emerged, with concerns raised about his well-being and access to proper medical care.
- Gambaryan collapsed in court in May and tested positive for malaria, yet allegedly received inadequate medical attention.
- US representatives Hill and Houlahan visited Gambaryan in prison in June, witnessing his worsening condition firsthand.
A plea for Compassion: Urgent Calls for Humanitarian Release
Following their visit, Representatives Hill and Houlahan are advocating for Gambaryan’s immediate humanitarian release and a fair resolution to the remaining legal charges. They are pushing for his safe return to the US, emphasizing the urgency and injustice of his continued detention.
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