Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage
Jul 15, 2024
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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.
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.
Challenges Faced by T. Ron Gambarian and Calls for US Government Intervention
Gambarian's case involves extradition issues linked to Binance's alleged misconduct, leading to his detainment in Nigeria. Despite dropping charges by one Nigerian body, Gambarian remains imprisoned in a facility alongside terrorist convicts. US Congress members like McCormick and Gambarian's wife stress his innocence and deteriorating health, pushing for robust US government involvement to secure his freedom. Critics call out slow responses from the Biden administration and highlight the urgency of elevating Gambarian's situation to a critical hostage incident.
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Growing Congressional Pressure on Treating Jailed Crypto Investigator as a Hostage
A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents in history.