Nigerian authorities have dropped several charges against Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of Binance, according to a family spokesperson on June 14.
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dismissed tax charges against Gambaryan and fellow Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla. However, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) still holds both individuals on money laundering charges, with the case set to continue on June 20.
Representatives for the Gambaryan family criticized the charges as “bogus,” pointing to the dismissal of the tax charges as proof that the pair should never have been charged.
Gambaryan’s health has been a significant concern, particularly after he collapsed in court on May 23 due to malaria. According to family representatives, his condition has worsened, and he is now also suffering from pneumonia. The family has accused prison authorities of a lack of transparency regarding Gambaryan’s health.
“Despite a court order by Justice Emeka Nwite to take Tigran to the hospital immediately, it took the prison authorities 11 days to provide a brief check-up. Furthermore, the results of this check-up have not been shared with his family, lawyers, or the U.S. embassy. Instead, the prison has named a person from their own staff as his next of kin,” the spokesperson said.
Summary Review: While Nigerian officials have dropped some charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, significant legal and health concerns remain. The dismissal of the tax charges by FIRS offers some relief, yet the pending money laundering charges from the EFCC and the troubling reports of Gambaryan’s deteriorating health in custody continue to cast a shadow over the case. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by those involved in the rapidly evolving and often controversial cryptocurrency sector. The next court dates on June 19-20 will be crucial in determining the future of Gambaryan and his fellow executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla.
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