US Lawmakers Advocate for Release of Binance Executive in Nigeria
June 25, 2024, 3:44 am
In a heartfelt plea for justice and compassion, US lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan embarked on a mission to visit the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, in Nigeria. Their visit to Kuje Prison revealed a grim reality - Gambaryan, accused of money laundering, was found in a dire state of health, battling malaria and pneumonia without access to adequate medical care.
Hill, a US House Representative, took to social media to share the distressing conditions they witnessed, highlighting Gambaryan's significant weight loss and the denial of proper medical attention. The lawmakers expressed deep concern for the well-being of the American citizen, emphasizing the urgent need for his release from what they described as a "horrible" situation.
The visit by Hill and Houlahan is not just a symbolic gesture; it is part of a larger effort by US politicians and former federal agents to secure Gambaryan's freedom. Hill, a member of a task force dedicated to addressing the wrongful detention of Americans abroad, believes that Gambaryan falls into this category and deserves swift action to bring him home.
The legal saga surrounding Gambaryan in Nigeria has only added to the complexity of the situation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently resumed its money laundering case against Binance and Gambaryan, further complicating his already precarious position. Despite a court ruling clearing him of tax evasion charges, Gambaryan's health continues to deteriorate, with reports of a serious throat infection and malaria.
Gambaryan's family has been vocal about the urgent need for medical attention, with his wife, Yuki Gambaryan, pleading for intervention from the American government to ensure his well-being. She expressed deep sadness at the lack of response to a court order mandating his transfer to a hospital, underscoring the critical nature of his medical condition.
As the situation unfolds, the call for Gambaryan's release grows louder. US lawmakers, advocacy groups, and concerned citizens are all united in their demand for justice and humanity in the face of a mounting health crisis and legal challenges. The fate of Tigran Gambaryan hangs in the balance, as the world watches and waits for a resolution to this troubling ordeal in Nigeria.
Hill, a US House Representative, took to social media to share the distressing conditions they witnessed, highlighting Gambaryan's significant weight loss and the denial of proper medical attention. The lawmakers expressed deep concern for the well-being of the American citizen, emphasizing the urgent need for his release from what they described as a "horrible" situation.
The visit by Hill and Houlahan is not just a symbolic gesture; it is part of a larger effort by US politicians and former federal agents to secure Gambaryan's freedom. Hill, a member of a task force dedicated to addressing the wrongful detention of Americans abroad, believes that Gambaryan falls into this category and deserves swift action to bring him home.
The legal saga surrounding Gambaryan in Nigeria has only added to the complexity of the situation. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently resumed its money laundering case against Binance and Gambaryan, further complicating his already precarious position. Despite a court ruling clearing him of tax evasion charges, Gambaryan's health continues to deteriorate, with reports of a serious throat infection and malaria.
Gambaryan's family has been vocal about the urgent need for medical attention, with his wife, Yuki Gambaryan, pleading for intervention from the American government to ensure his well-being. She expressed deep sadness at the lack of response to a court order mandating his transfer to a hospital, underscoring the critical nature of his medical condition.
As the situation unfolds, the call for Gambaryan's release grows louder. US lawmakers, advocacy groups, and concerned citizens are all united in their demand for justice and humanity in the face of a mounting health crisis and legal challenges. The fate of Tigran Gambaryan hangs in the balance, as the world watches and waits for a resolution to this troubling ordeal in Nigeria.