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Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, has departed Nigeria after eight months of detention.

The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange made this disclosure in a statement shared with The PUNCH on Thursday.

“Today, American citizen Tigran Gambaryan left Nigeria to return home to his family after eight months of unlawful detention. Gambaryan was allowed to leave Kuje prison last night. His health has suffered significantly while in prison. He will now be able to finally receive the medical attention he desperately requires,” the exchange said.

This development follows a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, which dismissed the money laundering charges brought against Gambaryan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

During the court session, the EFCC explained that the case could not proceed at the last adjourned date due to Gambaryan’s declining health.

A review by the Nigerian Correctional Service, supported by the Office of the National Security Adviser, indicated that Gambaryan’s condition had worsened to the extent that he could hardly walk without the aid of a wheelchair.

Reacting to this development, Gambaryan’s wife, Yuki Gambaryan, expressed her relief at his release, stating, “It is a huge relief that this day has finally come. The past eight months have been a living nightmare. I wish it hadn’t taken this long for his release or that his health had not declined so much, but we can now focus on healing as a family.

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the U.S. government for their efforts in securing his release. I also want to thank everyone who helped us throughout this ordeal. There were moments I feared this day would never come, but Tigran’s supporters gave me hope and strength.

“The road ahead for Tigran’s recovery is going to be difficult, and I appreciate being given the time and space to focus on that. Our children cannot wait to see their dad again,” she stated.

In February, Nigerian authorities detained Gambaryan and his colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla, a 37-year-old British-Kenyan who serves as the regional manager for Africa at Binance.

Both were charged with money laundering involving $35 million, as initiated by the anti-graft agency. While Anjarwalla managed to escape custody on March 22, 2024, Gambaryan was arraigned in court on April 8.

"His health has suffered significantly while in prison. He will now be able to finally receive the medical attention he desperately requires,” the exchange said

This development follows a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, which dismissed the money laundering charges brought against Gambaryan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

During the court session, the EFCC explained that the case could not proceed at the last adjourned date due to Gambaryan’s declining health.

A review by the Nigerian Correctional Service, supported by the Office of the National Security Adviser, indicated that Gambaryan’s condition had worsened to the extent that he could hardly walk without the aid of a wheelchair

LandMann:
The government propaganda agent called emkz should come and explain why all charges have suddenly been dropped after keeping the man locked up for over 8 months. He's one of those that has been defending the illegal arrest and detention of this man by Tinubu's clueless Administration.

Meanwhile, Binance is out of Nigeria and exchange rate is now kissing N1720/$1

emkz:
Try and take your meds. You are not okay like this.

YoshiMaster:
lol, meds?

Weren’t you screaming that the man should die in jail?

Isn’t it you that takes extra strength wickedness medicine every morning so you can come online and punish Nigerians by supporting the worst leaders?

emkz:
Normally, I won't waste words on your kind because when I read some of the things some of you say from the abyss of your emptiness, I feel ashamed with myself to have to engage you.

Just to make a correction, after which I'd take note of you and ignore your mentions.

Unlike some of you who are bitter and full of hatred, I do not wish death on anyone. I have never wished such and I never will. I can disagree with people and that's it.

Please avoid me since you clearly lack the maturity for my audience.

jmoore:
I said it that Nigeria has no case detaining him, but Timlubu urchins were barking like mad dogs.

These idiots just wasted our money on legal fees. When you have fools in power, this is what you get.

They used propaganda that they have arrested the other one in Kenya and he will be deported to Nigeria. The gullible babablus believed it.

10mobile:
Chai! This is a big shame for Nigeria...

So, he can now get the medical attention he requires only after leaving Nigeria!?!

By this, Nigeria officially admits denying an American citizen his rights to freedom UNJUSTLY. One implication of this is that more investors from top economies will begin to avoid Nigeria. This has countless economic disadvantages. Another implication is that this guy could sue Nigeria especially for losing his health to this point 👇

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BeeBeeOoh:
https://punchng.com/binance-executive-gambaryan-departs-nigeria-after-eight-months-in-detention/

PlasmaTV:
Some IDIOTS were blaming Binance for the weakening of the Naira eg Bayo Onanuga and other fellow idiots.

Now, 1 dollar is N1,700,and nobody is saying anything.

Bunch of idiots.

If you defended the Binance ban here on nairaland and you're reading this post, you're an idiot too. An unrepentant one .

thisisit:
THE EFCC SEASONAL FILM TITLED BINANCE HAS REACHED THE FINAL EPISODE.

THE HERO OR ACTOR BECAME SICK
THE BOSS EFCC HELD HIM HOSTAGE
THE US BROUGHT N140M COIN
THE EFCC SMILES AND SETS HERO FREE
THE CORRUPT COURT SUDDENLY ACQUITS HIM.

END OF THE FILM....... WATCH OUT FOR THE NEXT THRILLER FILM BY EFCC TITLED THE REVENGE OF YAHAYA BELLO.

REMEMBER PETROL IS N1200 AND T-PAIN IS STILL RAVAGING THE LAND

PlasmaTV:
This government and her supporters reason like uneducated apes, honestly.

Helinus
Codetemplar
Richtaiwo
Mannabbqgrillz
And all you other dingbats. Come and defend this.