In a recent video that has surfaced, the detained binance executive Tigran Gambaryan was visibly distressed during a court appearance on September 2. This distressing incident comes despite calls from binance CEO Richard Teng to release Gambaryan, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the company's compliance chief in Nigeria.
binance-executive-tigran-gambaryan-breaks-down">Detained binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Breaks Down
During the court appearance, Gambaryan, who suffers from a herniated disc, was seen using crutches as prison officials reportedly denied him a wheelchair. His legal team has since filed a new bail application citing his deteriorating health due to lack of proper medical assistance.
A video circulating on social media captured the intense moment when Gambaryan broke down in front of Nigerian officials after the court appearance. The emotional video underscores the seriousness of his physical condition and the challenges he is facing in detention.
"I'm not okay," Gambaryan is heard saying in the video, visibly struggling to walk. "Why couldn't I use a goddamn wheelchair? This is a show. I'm a f-cking innocent person. What are you doing this to me?"
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Since arriving in Nigeria for digital asset policy talks in February, Gambaryan has been detained and faced multiple medical issues, including double pneumonia and malaria. The situation worsened as he was denied proper medical attention, leading to concerns about his deteriorating health.
In a show of support, U.S. lawmakers French Hill and Cynthia Houlahan visited Gambaryan in Kuje prison outside Abuja in June, shedding light on the harsh conditions he was enduring. The visit highlighted the urgent need for his release due to his fragile health condition.
The recent video has prompted Gambaryan's family to speak out against his continued detention, describing it as "inhumane and degrading." His wife, Yuki, expressed deep concern for her husband's well-being, urging the U.S. Government to intervene and secure his release before irreversible damage occurs.
Gambaryan is set to appear in court again on September 4 for a bail hearing, where his legal team will seek his release based on his worsening health condition. The ongoing challenges faced by the detained binance executive underscore the urgent need for action to address his medical needs and ensure his well-being.
