Vanguard said that Tigran Gambaryan, an official of Binance Holdings Limited, was evacuated from Nigeria by the United States on Thursday using an airplane that was loaded with medical supplies. The Nigerian Federal Government reportedly dropped money laundering accusations against Gambaryan, allowing him to depart the country, according to The New York Times.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Earlier reports from Vanguard indicated that the charges against Gambaryan were withdrawn on Wednesday due to his health issues and diplomatic intervention.
Gambaryan had been detained since February amid a government crackdown on the cryptocurrency exchange, accused of manipulating the naira.
He was detained alongside Binance’s regional manager, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped from custody in March, leaving Gambaryan to face the charges alone.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken commented on Gambaryan’s release, stating, “The United States thanks the Government of Nigeria for releasing U.S. citizen Tigran Gambaryan on medical grounds, allowing him to return to the United States to receive the specialized medical care he requires.”
Blinken emphasized that this outcome demonstrates the strength of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership and their mutual commitment to working together on shared interests.
Jake Sullivan, the U.S. national security advisor, also expressed satisfaction with Gambaryan’s humanitarian release, stating, “I am pleased that American citizen and former U.S. law enforcement official Tigran Gambaryan has been released on humanitarian grounds by the Nigerian Government.”
He added that he had informed Gambaryan’s wife, Yuki, of the good news and expressed gratitude to his Nigerian counterparts for their productive discussions that facilitated this outcome.
This development highlights the ongoing cooperation between the U.S. and Nigeria, particularly in matters of law enforcement and humanitarian concerns.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
