The family of Tigran Gambaryan, a senior Binance executive detained in Nigeria on money laundering charges, is urgently appealing for his release due to a severe health crisis. Gambaryan, who has been held in custody for six months, is reportedly unable to walk due to a worsening herniated disc, raising serious concerns about his well-being.
Gambaryan, 39, was arrested alongside fellow Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla, who remains at large, on allegations of concealing the origins of $35.4 million in illicit funds. Despite the gravity of the charges, Gambaryan’s family asserts that he has been denied necessary medical care while in detention, leading to his current bedridden state.
The family’s communication agency, Mondo-Advisory, issued a statement revealing that Gambaryan’s condition has deteriorated so much that he is now bed-bound and requires blood thinners to prevent blood clots. His muscle atrophy has reportedly progressed to the point where he cannot walk without assistance, yet he is being denied the use of a wheelchair.
Legal access has also been restricted, with Gambaryan’s lawyers reportedly blocked from visiting him for several weeks, further complicating his defense. The U.S. Embassy has also been unable to provide support due to the conditions of his detention.
In a heartfelt plea, Gambaryan’s wife, Yuki, called on the Nigerian government to release her husband on humanitarian grounds, emphasizing that his health has reached a critical point. “It has been six months since I last hugged my husband. His health is deteriorating rapidly, and he is being inhumanely denied the care he needs. We plead for his release before it is too late,” she stated.
The next hearing in Gambaryan’s case is set for September 2, 2024. As the legal battle continues, his family remains deeply concerned that further delays could result in irreversible damage to his health.
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