Detained Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Collapses During Money Laundering Trial in Nigeria
In a dramatic turn of events, Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance , collapsed in court due to alleged ill health during his ongoing money laundering trial on May 23, as reported by Vanguard .
The incident occurred at the Federal High Court in Abuja shortly after the case was called for continuation before Justice Emeka Nwite.
Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, and British-Kenyan national Nadeem Anjarwalla face charges of laundering over $35 million and engaging in specialized financial activities without a license . Both executives have pleaded not guilty.
The courtroom drama unfolded when Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crimes compliance, did not immediately step forward to the dock when the case was called. Seated in the back row, he was assisted by his lawyer towards the dock but collapsed en route and had to be sat in the front row.
Gambaryan’s lawyer informed the court of his client’s deteriorating health and the submission of a written application notifying the court of his condition.
“My lord, the case may not certainly proceed today,” Mordi stated, explaining that Gambaryan had been indisposed and required medical attention.
Drama as Binance executive, Gambaryan, collapses in court over alleged ill-healthhttps://t.co/ZIOkkzTHQy
— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) May 23, 2024
Since February, Gambaryan’s health issues have reportedly worsened. A letter presented to Judge Emeka Nwite highlighted that Gambaryan had broken down and received intravenous treatment for malaria the previous day. Consequently, he was also absent from a tax evasion trial held the day before.
Judge Nwite ruled that Gambaryan should receive treatment at the hospital recommended by his lawyer or
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