A Nigerian court has decided to postpone the decision on the bail application for Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive, until October 9. The ruling was issued by Judge Emeka Nwite on September 4 after hearing arguments from both Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, and the prosecuting counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, who opposed the bail request.
Gambaryan’s lawyer submitted a new bail application on September 2, citing medical reasons and his worsening health conditions. The American citizen reportedly suffers from malaria, pneumonia, tonsillitis, and complications from a herniated disc, which have severely impacted his ability to walk. Due to this, Modi requested that the court grant Gambaryan bail for six weeks to treat himself.
A viral video recently showed Gambaryan limping into court, sparking widespread criticism from the crypto community. Critics condemned the Nigerian government’s handling of the situation, with Jeff Roberts, crypto editor at Fortune Magazine, stating: “Shame on Nigeria’s government. They took an innocent man hostage in a bid to extort Binance for $10 billion–and are now subjecting him to torture/humiliation.”
Local media outlet Nairametrics reported that Gambaryan allegedly refused prescribed medications and food during his detention. According to a medical report from the State House Annex Clinic in Abuja, a neurosurgeon had recommended medication, physiotherapy, and urgent lumbar discectomy surgery for Gambaryan. However, Gambaryan expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment, insisting that a court had directed his care to be provided at Nizamiye Hospital. As a result, he intermittently refused the prescribed treatment and food in an attempt to secure a transfer to the preferred hospital.
The situation involving Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria raises concerns about his health conditions, the handling of his case by the Nigerian government, and the public outcry surrounding it. It is crucial for all parties involved to prioritize his well-being and ensure that he receives proper medical treatment and care during this challenging time.
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