Relatives of Binance executive in Nigeria denounce life-threatening conditions due to prison conditions – DiarioBitcoin

As the trial against Tigran Gambaryan continues in Nigeria, his family and lawyers are warning of his delicate state of health, as well as the refusal of the prison staff to allow him to return. Kuje to share medical reports on their progress.

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• The trial against Tigran Gambaryan continues in Nigeria
• However, relatives and lawyers are concerned about the health of the executive. Binance
• They claim that the prison has not shared reports on their health status
• US Congressmen have visited Gambaryan and called for his release

Trial continues in Nigeria against executives of Binance, And while the next session has been set for July 5, the relatives of one of the detainees claim that his health has been seriously affected.

Tigran Gambaryan’s health concerns

This is Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crimes compliance, who was captured by Nigerian authorities when trying to meet with local government representatives to address the complaints and accusations against the international exchange. According to a report published by CoinDesk, His relatives claim that after his arrest in a local prison, his life is in danger after contracting malaria and pneumonia.

According to Gambaryan’s lawyers, the prison of Kuje The court has not made public medical records on the health of its client, nor have they shared reports from the only visit he allegedly made to the hospital a month ago. The judge in charge of the case, Emeka Nwite, ordered that this information be handed over to the defense by July 5.

In addition to contracting these diseases, Gambaryan’s relatives claim that the accused has been held in a high-risk penitentiary center, where members of highly dangerous terrorist and criminal groups are kept.

“As I have said many times and as evidenced by the court, Tigran has never been a decision-maker at Binance and there is no justification for his continued detention.”said Yuki Gambaryan, Gambaryan’s wife. “It is time for the Nigerian authorities to do the right thing and release my husband who is innocent.”

The case has already reached the US authorities.

The new allegations in the case come weeks after US lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houlahand went to Nigeria and witnessed first-hand the prison conditions Gambaryan is being held in and his health is deteriorating.

As reported at the time, Senator Hill posted a very detailed account of Gambaryan’s current situation on his X account, noting that in addition to the illnesses he suffers from, he has also lost a lot of weight, and is being denied access to specialized medical services to treat his delicate condition.

Hill acknowledged that the court dropped tax evasion charges against Gabaryan, but criticized that he still remains in prison on money laundering charges. He highlighted the official’s record before serving in the Binance, since he worked for state agencies and dedicated a good part of his life to the fight against financial crimes.

Gambaryan has been in prison since early April following the escape of his colleague, the regional regent of Binance for AfricaNadeem Anjarwalla. Both officials and the exchange were charged with tax evasion, coupled with alleged money laundering crimes amounting to USD $35 million.

Gambaryan has since been denied bail several times, but there is much concern about his health. Even the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng demanded his release and revealed that some officials were requesting the payment of some USD $150 million for his immediate release, as well as the elimination of criminal charges against him.

Article by Angel Di Matteo / Bitcoin Diary

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