Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and head of compliance for Binance, has been unlawfully detained in Nigeria since February 26, despite a court order for his release on March 12.
The disturbing details:
– Gambaryan was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and tax evasion
– He’s being held in Kuje Prison, where he’s contracted malaria and denied proper medical care
– US lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to take immediate action for his release
The detention has been deemed unlawful, and Gambaryan’s meetings with Nigerian authorities turned hostile before his arrest.
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