Nigerian Prison Doctor Faces Arrest Over Jailed Binance Exec’s Health Report

July 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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On July 16, a Nigerian court issued an arrest warrant for a prison doctor who failed to provide jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s medical report as demanded. The court also ordered prison officials to take Gambaryan to a local hospital for 24 hours of medical care. Prison Doctor Fails to Appear in Court A Nigerian […]

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US Lawmakers Submit Resolution Urging Nigeria to Release Jailed Binance Executive

July 13, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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U.S. lawmakers have submitted a resolution calling on the Nigerian government to immediately release the jailed Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. In the resolution submitted to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the lawmakers urge the United States government to utilize all available resources to secure Gambaryan’s release. The resolution also asks the Biden administration to formally […]

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Nigerian Witness Says Binance Users Operate Under False Identities

July 8, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A witness in the ongoing Nigerian money laundering trial against Binance has alleged that many local users of the cryptocurrency exchange platform are operating under false identities. The witness further claimed that by allowing users to withdraw Nigerian naira (NGN), a regulated activity, Binance is in violation of local laws. Money Laundering Charges A deputy […]

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Nigerian Prison Officials Deny Binance Employee Tigran Gambaryan is Seriously Ill

July 7, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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According to the prison authorities, Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan is in good health and not sick as claimed by his family. The family had raised concerns about his well-being and alleged that he was not receiving proper medical attention. However, the prison authorities have denied these claims, stating that Gambaryan is receiving proper care and […]

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Nigerian Court Orders Prison Officials to Release Medical Records of Jailed Tigran Gambaryan

July 3, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Nigerian prison officials have reportedly refused to release Tigran Gambaryan’s medical records. A High Court judge has ordered Kuje Detention Centre prison officials to present Gambaryan’s legal representatives with the records by July 5. Yuki Gambaryan, the wife of the Binance employee, has urged Nigerian authorities to drop charges against her husband. Gambaryan’s Health Deteriorates […]

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Designating Crypto as the Bogeyman Will Not Halt the Nigerian Currency’s Depreciation

July 1, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Labeling cryptocurrency a scapegoat, similar to blaming parallel market traders for the Nigerian currency’s woes, will not solve the underlying problems. Proactive preparation for consequential innovations is far preferable to reactive measures. The blockchain and crypto industry is still young, and there’s time for Nigeria to establish regulatory frameworks to govern its participants. Nigeria’s Currency […]

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Blockchain Association Says Tigran Gambaryan’s Detention Harms Nigerian Web3 Industry

June 28, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Nigeria’s detention of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is impacting the country’s blockchain industry, an organization representing blockchain and crypto associations has warned. Evidence of this impact includes the decline in foreign investments. The organization also argued that the continued detention of the Binance executive could jeopardize valuable collaborations and associated benefits. Nigeria’s National Interests A […]

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Detained Binance Employee Includes Financial Compensation Demand in Amended Rights Lawsuit

June 23, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The jailed Binance employee, Tigran Gambaryan, recently requested permission to amend his fundamental human rights violation against Nigerian law enforcement agencies. The amended proposal reportedly seeks “the costs of this action on a full indemnity basis.” The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission counsel opposed the application for amendment. However, Justice Inyang Ekwo overruled the opposition […]

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Nigeria Rejects Claims Jailed Binance Executive Denied Quality Healthcare

June 22, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A Nigerian government official has rejected claims that the jailed Binance executive is being denied access to quality healthcare. In an apparent reference to the U.S. calls for Tigran Gambaryan’s release, the official stated that only the court, not the Nigerian government, can authorize such action. Tigran Gambayran’s Detention Court Sanctioned The Nigerian government has […]

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US Lawmaker Urges Nigerian Government to Grant Humanitarian Release for Jailed Binance Employee

June 22, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Africa

Two U.S. lawmakers, French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan, have added their voices to calls for the release of jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. The lawmakers made this call shortly after visiting Gambaryan at Nigeria’s notorious Kuje Prison. Hill believes that Gambaryan is being wrongfully detained on charges related to money laundering. Prison Officials Accused of […]

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