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Binance CEO’s Lawyer Files New Bail Request

Binance CEO’s Lawyer Files New Bail Request

The court in Gambaryan’s case will consider the leader’s latest bail request at its next hearing on September 4.

Key points:

  • Gambaryan’s next hearing is scheduled for September 4, where the judge will consider the leader’s latest request for bail.
  • According to the report, a recently released video purports to document the cruel treatment of a Binance executive held captive in Nigeria, intensifying calls for his release as his condition worsens.
  • However, lawyers for Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) immediately opposed the motion, arguing that Gambaryan was not in poor health, despite the fact that the government regulator’s lawyer submitted to the court the detained executive’s medical records, which indicate he requires surgery.
  • The executive was arrested in connection with alleged financial crimes involving $34 million linked to Binance’s operations in Nigeria.

Cruel treatment of Binance executive revealed in video

A newly discovered video claims to document the cruel treatment of a A Binance executive is jailed in Nigeria, intensifying calls for his release as his condition worsens.

Binance Criminal Compliance Officer Tigran Gambaryan appeared in court after his The trial date was brought forward to September 2Shortly after his court appearance, a disturbing video emerged, prompting Binance CEO Richard Teng to demand Gambaryan’s immediate release.

Teng shared the video in an X-rated post on September 3.

“This inhumane treatment of Tigran must stop. He must be allowed to return home to receive medical care and be with his family.”

THE video The government has renewed calls for the release of Mr Gambaryan, who has been detained for more than six months, raising concerns about his access to legal representation and medical care.

The executive was arrested in connection with alleged financial crimes involving $34 million linked to Binance’s operations in Nigeria.

Gambaryan’s lawyer files new bail request

During the trial, Gambaryan’s lawyer filed a new bail applicationciting the leader’s deteriorating health.

However, lawyers for Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) immediately opposed the motion, arguing that Gambaryan was not in poor health, despite the fact that the government regulator’s lawyer submitted to the court the detained executive’s medical records, which indicate he requires surgery.

The next hearing is scheduled for September 4, when the judge will consider the bail application.

Gambian man struggles with health problems

According to the report, Gambaryan’s health is reportedly deteriorating in detention, adding significance to the outcome of the September 4 hearing.

The Binance CEO’s family has raised concerns about his health condition is worsening, which they believe is due to prolonged medical neglect. The family said in a shared statement:

“He can no longer walk because of the pain caused by his untreated herniated disc and a spinal injury. The prison also refuses to provide him with a wheelchair.”

The newly released video shows that he does not have access to essential medical equipment, including a wheelchair.

The video shows Gambaryan struggling to walk. He repeatedly asks the guard why he is not allowed to use a wheelchair. However, the guard ignores his requests and insists that he continue to walk with only one crutch.