The spouse of a high-ranking official at Binance, a leading cryptocurrency trading platform, has sought intervention from the visiting U.S. Congressional delegation in Nigeria to secure the release of her husband, who is currently detained by Nigerian authorities.
Yuki Gambaryan, wife of the detained executive Tigran Gambaryan, made a heartfelt appeal to the U.S. delegates, urging them to advocate for her husband’s release during their visit to Nigeria.
Tigran Gambaryan has been held in custody for over a month without formal charges.
Amidst a broader crackdown on cryptocurrency activities by the Nigerian government, Yuki Gambaryan emphasized her husband’s track record of collaborating with governments globally to combat financial crimes.
She stressed that his detention without due process is unjust and called for his immediate release.
The detention of Tigran Gambaryan and another Binance executive came in the wake of Nigerian authorities’ scrutiny of cryptocurrency trading platforms.
During their visit to Nigeria, the executives were detained by the Office of the National Security Adviser, and their passports were seized.
While one of the executives managed to escape custody, Tigran Gambaryan, pursued legal action against the Nigerian government, alleging unlawful detention.
In his lawsuit, Gambaryan accused the government of using his detention as leverage in negotiations with Binance.
The involvement of the U.S. Congressional delegation adds a new dimension to the case and raises hopes for a resolution.
