Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan faces a grave health crisis, requiring surgeries to remove his tonsils and correct a herniated disc. According to his wife, Yuki, his condition has rapidly deteriorated, leaving him wheelchair-bound and bedridden.
Gambaryan’s legal team faces restricted access, raising fair trial concerns. His right to communicate with counsel, guaranteed under Nigerian law, has been severely compromised, exacerbating the family’s distress.
Gambaryan has suffered multiple health setbacks including throat infections, pneumonia, and malaria. These ailments have necessitated the use of blood thinners to prevent dangerous clotting, complicating potential surgeries.
Yuki Gambaryan has made an urgent plea to the Nigerian government. She fears the worsening of Tigran’s herniated disc could cause permanent damage, affecting his ability to walk and leading to irreversible consequences.
The rights afforded to Gambaryan under Nigerian law, including reasonable access to legal advisors and health care, are being conspicuously ignored.
Section 45 of the Nigerian Prisons Regulations guarantees detainees the right to communicate with counsel and receive visitors, a stipulation clearly breached in Gambaryan’s case. His legal representatives have reported restricted access, hampering their ability to provide adequate defense and monitor his health conditions closely.
In June, Nigerian authorities dropped tax charges against Gambaryan and his colleague, yet money laundering charges remain. This ongoing legal battle keeps Tigran detained without resolution, with a verdict expected on October 11, 2024.
U.S. Congressman Rich McCormick has responded to Gambaryan’s plight by proposing legislation to treat his detainment as a hostage situation. This international pressure highlights the perceived unlawfulness of his detention.
The Gambaryan family, along with global supporters, continues to push for his immediate release or access to essential medical care. The situation remains a focal point of international human rights advocacy.
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