ChainCatcher message, according to a statement released by the White House on Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, thanking him for the release of American citizen and Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. The press release stated that Biden "expressed gratitude for President Tinubu's leadership in ensuring Gambaryan's release" during the call, and particularly appreciated the cooperation in law enforcement, including through the recently announced bilateral task force on illegal finance and cryptocurrency, collaboration on new technologies and innovations, and shared interests in reforming international organizations to reflect African voices.Earlier reports indicated that on the day Tigran Gambaryan was released, the U.S. State Department announced the establishment of a new bilateral task force between the U.S. and Nigeria, focusing on cryptocurrency and illegal finance.

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng posted on the X platform: "We are deeply relieved and grateful that Tigran Gambaryan has finally been released after being detained in Nigeria for nearly eight months. During this difficult time, Tigran has shown tremendous strength, and we commend his resilience in such severe adversity. We are very thankful to everyone who has dedicated countless hours to support Tigran's release. Tigran's health and well-being remain our top priority, and we are glad that he can now receive the urgent medical care and rest he needs with his family. Binance remains committed to working with global regulators to ensure compliance and transparency in the ever-evolving digital asset space. We look forward to putting this incident behind us and continuing our efforts to create a brighter future for the global blockchain industry. Nigeria has a young, tech-savvy population with a strong interest in digital finance, fully capable of leveraging blockchain technology to address economic and social challenges. We look forward to playing a constructive role in this endeavor."Previous news from yesterday, according to DL News, Nigerian prosecutors withdrew criminal charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan on Wednesday; Tigran Gambaryan has been detained in the African country since February.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Nigerian prosecutors withdrew criminal charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan on Wednesday. Tigran Gambaryan has been detained in the African country since February.At the court hearing, a lawyer representing the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stated that Gambaryan could not be prosecuted for Binance's alleged illegal activities because he was merely an employee. Judge Emeka Nwite accepted the government's decision to withdraw the case. According to a source, Gambaryan has been released, but it is unclear whether he has reached the U.S. Embassy in Abuja.The EECC has not withdrawn money laundering charges against Binance, which denies any wrongdoing. The trial is set to begin in November.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, a court in Nigeria has denied the bail request of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan due to health reasons, which has sparked strong opposition from Binance.A Binance spokesperson stated in a statement: "We are deeply disappointed by the court's decision to deny Tigran's bail, especially considering his deteriorating health condition. He has been unlawfully detained for over 220 days. Tigran did not go to Nigeria as a decision-maker, and there is no reason to continue to detain him. We are committed to working with the Nigerian government to resolve this issue, but Tigran must be allowed to go home."Binance has consistently emphasized that Gambaryan does not have substantial decision-making power at the exchange, and his prolonged detention has raised humanitarian concerns. As Gambaryan's health worsens and the detention continues, calls for his release are growing louder. Binance, along with several international advocates, continues its fight for his freedom.ChainCatcher previously reported that, according to Bloomberg, a court in Nigeria denied the bail application of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan on health grounds, as the executive is on trial for alleged money laundering and currency manipulation, while instructing the prison to send him to the hospital for treatment.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee has passed a resolution demanding the Nigerian government immediately release Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, whose health is deteriorating in prison.He and another Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, were detained upon their arrival in Nigeria in February this year due to allegations that Binance was illegally profiting from trading in the country. They were formally charged on February 28. Anjarwalla later escaped Nigeria on March 22. Gambaryan's health has sharply declined during his imprisonment, suffering from a herniated disc and pneumonia, and is "mostly bedridden."The resolution was introduced by Republican Congressman McCormick and was passed by a voice vote during a hearing on Thursday, demanding the Nigerian government release Gambaryan and provide him with "unrestricted medical care." It also calls on the U.S. State Department to "utilize all available assets and means to ensure his release" and to officially declare that Gambaryan is "wrongfully detained." The resolution will next be presented for a vote by the full House of Representatives.

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng stated that his team has been "working day and night" to bring back the detained executive Tigran Gambaryan from Nigeria to the United States, as his health is deteriorating. "We have repeatedly called on the Nigerian government to release Tigran so that he can go home and receive the proper treatment he needs."Teng hopes that the U.S. can designate Gambaryan as unlawfully detained to expedite the process. He added that Binance is also trying to appeal to the Nigerian government to release Tigran on humanitarian grounds. He also mentioned that since being detained in Nigeria, Gambaryan has contracted malaria and pneumonia twice. His worsening health condition even caused him to faint suddenly during a court appearance in May.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Binance CEO Richard Teng stated that his team has been "working day and night" to bring back the detained executive Tigran Gambaryan from Nigeria, as his health is deteriorating. "We have repeatedly called on the Nigerian government to release Tigran so that he can go home and receive the proper treatment he needs.""There is no need to detain our employee. He has been unjustly and unfairly imprisoned," Teng said at the TOKEN2049 conference held in Singapore on September 19."This is painful for all of us," he said, "especially for his family. For Binance, this is our top priority. We have an internal task force working around the clock to explore different avenues, from legal to political, to help Tigran return home."Teng hopes that the U.S. can designate Gambaryan as unlawfully detained to expedite the process. He added that Binance is also trying to appeal to the Nigerian government to release Tigran on humanitarian grounds.He also mentioned that since being detained in Nigeria, Gambaryan has contracted malaria and pneumonia twice. His worsening health condition even caused him to faint suddenly during a court appearance in May.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, a Nigerian court has postponed its ruling on the bail application of Binance's financial crime compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan, who has been detained in the country for over six months. U.S. lawmakers have claimed that he is being unjustly held. On Wednesday, the court in the capital Abuja heard several hours of arguments, after which the presiding judge stated that a ruling would be made later, but did not disclose a specific time.Gambaryan's lawyer Mark Mordi told the court that the defendant has required surgery since July 18 and needs urgent medical assistance, but the Nigerian criminal justice system is unable to provide it. However, state prosecutor Ekele Iheanacho argued that the Binance executive has received adequate treatment both in the prison hospital and in another facility in Abuja used by senior government officials.

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng stated in the official Binance blog that former U.S. federal agent Tigran Gambaryan's physical and mental health has rapidly deteriorated after being detained in Nigeria for six months. Currently, Tigran is suffering from severe pain due to a herniated disc and is unable to walk, but the Nigerian government refuses to provide him with adequate medical services, including basic needs such as a wheelchair. The Nigerian government should not continue to detain Tigran based on unfounded accusations, and there is no need to imprison innocent employees to hold them accountable for any allegations against Binance.Richard also stated, "Tigran, as a U.S. citizen, should not be subjected to such unjust treatment. I sincerely hope that the U.S. government and relevant political institutions can exert their influence to bring Tigran home as soon as possible so that he can receive proper treatment and reunite with his family." He added, "Once these issues are resolved, we hope to collaborate with the Nigerian government to support the development of the Web3 industry, create more opportunities for its young and talented workforce, and attract more international investment opportunities."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Binance CEO Richard Teng urged the Nigerian government to release detained American executive Tigran Gambaryan.Gambaryan has been held in Nigeria since February, facing charges of money laundering. His health has severely deteriorated, suffering from malaria, double pneumonia, and other complications, and he is even unable to walk. Teng stated that Gambaryan urgently needs medical treatment, with the primary goal being to ensure his safe return home.Gambaryan previously traveled to Nigeria voluntarily at the invitation of the Nigerian government but was subsequently accused of money laundering and imprisoned in the notorious Kuje prison.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan arrived at the Abuja court in a wheelchair yesterday after complaining of back pain. According to local media reports, the Abuja court has issued an arrest warrant for prison doctor Abraham Ehizoje.This decision was made at the request of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan's lawyer. Gambaryan's legal team accused Ehizoje of failing to comply with orders regarding the provision of medical reports for the detained executive.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, the wife of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is imprisoned in Nigeria, and an informed source stated that the Nigerian Correctional Service, responsible for managing the Nigerian prison system, ignored a court order and refused to send Gambaryan, who is suffering from malaria and a severe throat infection, to the hospital for treatment. Instead, he is receiving treatment at the clinic in Kuje prison, which is poorly equipped and in urgent need of renovation.Gambaryan's wife, Yuki Gambaryan, is concerned that her husband's physical and mental health is deteriorating. Yuki said, "Despite the court's clear directive for him to be hospitalized, the authorities are not allowing him to leave the prison that caused his illness, which is very shocking and frustrating to me." Last Thursday, Gambaryan collapsed in court the day after his trial for money laundering in Nigeria's capital, Abuja.

ChainCatcher news, according to Vanguard, on May 23, Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan fainted during a money laundering trial in Nigeria.Tigran Gambaryan did not immediately approach the defendant's seat when the case was opened; he was sitting in the back row and walked towards the defendant's seat with the assistance of his lawyer, but fainted on the way and could only sit in the front row. His lawyer informed the court about his client's deteriorating health condition and submitted a written application to notify the court of his illness.Judge Nwite ruled that Gambaryan should receive treatment at a hospital recommended by his lawyer or another hospital designated by the prison authorities. The trial has been postponed to June 20 and 21 to allow Gambaryan to receive treatment.

ChainCatcher news, a Nigerian court has denied the bail application of Binance's financial crime compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan. Judge Emeka Nwite believes that if the application of the Binance executive were approved, he might not continue to appear in court. A Binance spokesperson expressed disappointment and sadness over the ruling. The court will adjourn until May 23 for cross-examination.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Binance and its executives are facing money laundering and tax evasion charges, and the bail hearing for detained Binance compliance officer Tigran Gambaryan took place on Friday in Nigeria. The court ruled that the federal inland revenue service's tax evasion charges could be served to Binance through Gambaryan. Gambaryan's lawyer opposed this application on the grounds that they needed to review the amended charges to provide defense advice for Gambaryan, and the court agreed to postpone the matter until May 22 for further proceedings.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) money laundering trial began on Friday, with a Nigerian prosecutor calling Abdulkadir Abbas from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission as the first prosecution witness. After the prosecution completed its questioning of the first witness, Tigran's lawyer requested a recess to obtain certified records of certain documents used for cross-examination of the witness in the evidence presentation. The court postponed the trial until noon on May 23.A Binance spokesperson stated, "We are deeply disappointed that Tigran Gambaryan continues to be detained, as he has no decision-making power within the company. Tigran has dedicated most of his life to public service and fighting crime. The charges against him are completely unfounded. He should be released while discussions between Binance and Nigerian government officials continue."Earlier today, it was reported that a Nigerian court denied bail for Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Nigerian National Newspaper, the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, has denied the bail application of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. He is on trial for alleged money laundering. In Friday's ruling, Judge Emeka Nwite stated that Gambaryan poses a flight risk if granted bail.Judge Nwite agreed with the prosecution lawyer Ekele Iheanacho's argument that it would be unwise to grant Gambaryan bail, given that his co-defendant, Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Binance in Africa, had previously escaped from custody.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has been imprisoned in Nigeria for over 100 days, with no hope of bail currently. Tigran Gambaryan will begin his trial this Friday local time, which is also his birthday.Previously, Binance CEO Richard Teng accused Nigerian officials of demanding a $150 million bribe from the company, but this was refuted and denied by the relevant authorities.