Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan was previously detained by the Nigerian government on suspicion of money laundering and tax evasion. He was unable to perform well because he did not receive proper medical care. Recently, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, together with 17 other state attorneys general, sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken, requesting that Gambaryan be considered a hostage under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage Liability Act. , calling for diplomatic pressure to secure Gambaryan's release.

Joint petition calls on Biden administration to intervene

Formella said Gambaryan was illegally detained in Nigeria and that the Nigerian government not only violated human rights but even endangered his life, calling on the Biden administration to take quick action. Previously, the U.S. Foreign Affairs Council also officially recognized Gambaryan as a "U.S. citizen illegally detained by a foreign government" and called on the Nigerian government to protect the legal rights and basic human rights of all political prisoners in accordance with the Constitution. The Foreign Affairs Committee also stated that it is actively communicating with the Nigerian government, but there has been no response so far.

Apply diplomatic pressure to ensure Gambaryan's safe return

This time, Attorney General Formella joined 17 other state attorneys general to ask the Biden administration to treat Gambaryan as a "hostage" under the (Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage Liability Act). This shows that the situation has gradually escalated. Formella called out the Biden administration to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria and ensure his safe return to avoid tragedy.

(Note: The Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage Accountability Act is a bill designed to strengthen the U.S. government’s assistance and rescue efforts for U.S. citizens who are taken hostage by foreign governments or non-state actors.)

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