{"id":18168,"date":"2024-08-28T04:34:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T04:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/?p=18168"},"modified":"2024-08-28T04:34:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T04:34:10","slug":"ceo-urges-political-action-to-release-detained-executive-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/ceo-urges-political-action-to-release-detained-executive-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"CEO Urges Political Action to Release Detained Executive in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance is seeking urgent assistance from the US government and international bodies to apply political pressure on Nigeria to secure the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a high-ranking executive, who has been detained unjustly for six months.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Binance Condemns Unjust Imprisonment<\/span><\/h2>\n

Binance CEO Richard Teng issued a statement expressing concern over Gambaryan’s deteriorating physical and mental health due to the Nigerian government’s failure to provide adequate medical treatment and legal representation. Despite a court order mandating the release of Gambaryan’s medical records, officials have not complied.<\/p>\n

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Gambaryan’s condition has worsened significantly, with severe physical pain and difficulty walking. The lack of proper medical care, including access to a wheelchair, has exacerbated his situation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The detention of the Binance executive has been overshadowed by unfounded accusations linking the exchange to Nigeria’s economic challenges, such as the devaluation of the Naira currency.<\/p>\n

Teng dismissed these allegations, asserting that Binance’s operations in Nigeria are minimal, and external macroeconomic factors are responsible for the currency’s decline:<\/p>\n

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There is no justification for imprisoning an innocent employee over baseless claims. Binance has resolved issues with other governments worldwide amicably and without harm to our employees.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

<\/span>Pressure Builds for Gambaryan’s Release<\/span><\/h2>\n

Binance is urging the US government to acknowledge Gambaryan as a citizen unlawfully detained abroad, prompting Nigeria to release him on compassionate grounds. The company also encourages global support for Gambaryan’s freedom and condemnation of Nigeria’s unjust imprisonment practices.<\/p>\n

Teng expressed a willingness to collaborate with the Nigerian government in the future to boost the country’s Web3 industry and attract foreign investments, contingent on Gambaryan’s release.<\/p>\n

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Nigeria should release Gambaryan, a former US federal agent, and allow him to return home to his family. We appeal on humanitarian grounds for his safe passage back home.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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BNB, the exchange’s native token, is trading at $552 with a marginal 2% price correction in the past 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Image credit: DALL-E, chart source: TradingView.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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