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Security, Spoken

Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage

Jul 15, 2024
Guest Tigran Gambaryan, a storied crypto-focused federal agent, is the focus of growing Congressional pressure to be treated as a hostage in Nigeria. The podcast discusses efforts by 16 members of Congress to urge the White House to secure his release after his detainment during a dispute with Binance.
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  • Pressure from US Congress for T. Ron Gambarian's release in Nigeria as illegal hostage-taking.
  • Urgency for robust US government involvement in securing freedom for jailed crypto investigator Gambarian.

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Pressure on US Congress to Free Crypto Investigator T. Ron Gambarian

US Congressman Rich McCormick has introduced a resolution urging Nigeria to release T. Ron Gambarian, detained in the country after a meeting regarding allegations against his employer, cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Gambarian, a former IRS criminal investigator, faces financial crime charges and has been held in Nigeria for months. The resolution highlights concerns over his health and labels his detention as illegal hostage-taking for potential extortion, demanding immediate action for his release.

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