Congressman Rich McCormick Calls on U.S. Government to Help Free Detained Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan
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Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) called on the U.S. Department of State on Wednesday to intervene in freeing Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who has been detained by Nigerian authorities since February of this year.
McCormick described Gambaryan as a “hostage” during a hearing hosted by the Committee of Foreign Affairs, emphasizing the need for immediate action to secure his release.
During the hearing, McCormick questioned Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on why the U.S. government had not yet secured Gambaryan’s freedom.
An American citizen and constituent of mine, Tigran Gambaryan, is being wrongfully detained by the Nigeria government. Worse still, he is regularly being denied access to much needed medical care and his lawyers.
His health is in serious decline with little hope in sight. His… pic.twitter.com/YTMR901OeW
Gambaryan, who traveled to Nigeria for discussions on crypto policy, was detained and has since been held on money laundering charges.
Rich McCormick pointed out that Gambaryan met most of the conditions outlined in the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act, but still remains imprisoned.
“We very much want to get it resolved and it is a subject of real concern,” Campbell responded, acknowledging the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
As legal and diplomatic efforts continue, growing concerns about Gambaryan’s health have added further urgency to his case.
Reports have surfaced that Gambaryan is suffering from significant health issues, compounded by a lack of medical care
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