The United States is requesting consular access to Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive held at the Kuje custodial center in Abuja. Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance’s financial crimes compliance chief, was arrested in February 2024 along with another executive on charges linked to money laundering and terrorism financing. Concerns about Gambaryan’s health have grown, with his family and Binance’s CEO raising alarms over his deteriorating condition and lack of access to a wheelchair. A Nigerian court will rule on his bail application on October 9.
Officials have acknowledged the US’s concern for Gambaryan’s well-being, but emphasize that the request for consular access should not interfere with Nigeria’s legal process. Diplomatic experts assert that such requests are normal, with embassies ensuring the rights and fair treatment of their citizens detained abroad.
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