Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, has been released from detention in Nigeria and reunited with his family.
Key Facts:
- Detained for 8 months on money laundering charges
- Released due to deteriorating health
- Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed charges
- Gambaryan’s health suffered significantly during detention
Reaction from Gambaryan’s Wife:
“It’s a huge relief… The past eight months have been a living nightmare. I’m grateful to the US government for securing his release,” said Yuki Gambaryan.
Background:
- Gambaryan and colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla detained in February on $35m money laundering charges
- Anjarwalla escaped custody in March 2024
Next Steps:
Gambaryan will receive medical attention and focus on recovery.
Source: PUNCH Newspaper
