As an analyst with a background in human rights and experience in advocating for fair treatment of detainees, I am deeply troubled by the ongoing detention and deteriorating health condition of Tigran Gambaryan. The reports of his suffering from back pain, numbness in his foot, double pneumonia, and malaria are alarming, especially considering he is being held at Kuje Prison, a facility known for housing some of the most notorious criminals.


I’ve been closely following the situation with Binance‘s head of compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, who has been imprisoned in Nigeria for several months now. His wife, Yuki, has expressed growing concerns about his health, reporting that he is experiencing both numbness in his foot and back pain.

Yuki Gambaryan brought up his struggle with both pneumonia and malaria while incarcerated. Overwhelmed by these serious health concerns, he was transported to a medical institution scarcely once. The details of this medical visit remain undisclosed to the public.

As a concerned crypto investor, I’ve been following the news about Gambaryan’s situation at Kuje Prison closely. It’s disconcerting to learn that this individual, who was not in a position of power or decision-making role at Binance, is allegedly receiving insufficient care within this high-security correctional facility. Sharing cells with notorious criminals, including members of the terrorist group Boko Haram, raises serious concerns about fairness and justice in his arrest and prolonged detention.

“Multiple times I’ve made it clear and the court proceedings demonstrate this: Tigran does not hold decision-making authority at Binance; there’s no reason for him to remain in custody.”

Last month, bipartisan US representatives, including Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Penn.), publicly endorsed his release during their visit to Nigeria. It was revealed a few days prior that the tax-related charges against him had been dismissed.

Despite the ongoing money laundering trial, where the initial witness, a high-ranking official from the Nigerian Securities and Exchanges Commission, underwent cross-examination, the proceedings will resume on July 5.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding when Gambaryan may be freed, if he will be released at all, there is deep concern over his current health situation and the absence of appropriate medical care. Judge Emeka Nwite, presiding over Gambaryan’s case, has instructed prison authorities to provide his legal team with access to his medical records. However, they have yet to comply with this request, even after the judge’s recent order to do so during the last court hearing.

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2024-07-05 21:53