Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is pursuing a case against Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, who has been detained since February. Gambaryan's legal team recently cross-examined an EFCC witness, with the trial set to resume on July 5. His health has deteriorated during his detention, facing health issues like pneumonia and malaria. Despite efforts from his wife, Yuki, and U.S. officials, Gambaryan remains in custody. Initially charged with tax evasion and money laundering, the tax evasion charges were dropped, but the money laundering case continues. U.S. Representatives have advocated for his release, and Yuki has launched a petition to bring him back to the U.S. The situation highlights the challenges faced by crypto executives operating internationally and the need for diplomatic solutions to such legal disputes. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news
