U.S. Presses Nigeria to Release Imprisoned Binance Employee

Published On Sep 12, 2024, 12:45 PM

The U.S. government is urging Nigeria to release Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance employee who has been imprisoned since February. Gambaryan, a former U.S. law enforcement officer, is facing health issues in jail, including malaria and complications from a herniated disc. His detention has strained diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Nigeria, as U.S. diplomats cite humanitarian concerns for his release. Gambaryan was in Nigeria for meetings regarding Binance's operations when he was arrested on charges including tax evasion and money laundering, which Binance denies.