Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, said in the official Binance blog that the physical and mental health of former US federal agent Tigran Gambaryan deteriorated rapidly after being detained in Nigeria for six months. Tigran is currently in unbearable pain due to a herniated disc and cannot walk, but the Nigerian government refuses to provide him with adequate medical care, including basic needs such as the use of a wheelchair. The Nigerian government should not continue to detain Tigran on unfounded charges, and there is no need to imprison innocent employees to be held accountable for any allegations against Binance.
Richard also said: "As an American citizen, Tigran should not be treated unfairly. I sincerely hope that the US government and relevant political institutions can exert their power 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 work with the Nigerian government to support the development of the Web3 industry, create more opportunities for its young and talented workforce, and strive to attract more international investment opportunities."