Health of Detained Binance Executive Deteriorates in Nigerian Prison
Tigran Gambaryan, held since February, faces severe health issues and lack of legal access, family and legal team report.
- Gambaryan suffers from a herniated disc, throat infections, and pneumonia, requiring specialized medical treatment.
- Family claims he is bedridden and denied access to his legal team since late July.
- Nigerian authorities dispute the severity of his health condition, stating he is doing 'fine' in detention.
- US lawmakers have intervened, urging the Nigerian government to release Gambaryan on humanitarian grounds.
- Gambaryan was initially detained on tax evasion and money laundering charges, with tax charges later dropped.