U.S. lawmakers are pleading with President Biden to intervene and secure the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who has been held in Nigeria for more than three months on what they claim are unfounded charges. The executives of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance have faced numerous challenges and legal issues in various countries, with Gambaryan being the latest to be caught in a legal battle that lawmakers describe as baseless.
The detention of Gambaryan in Nigeria has sparked concerns among U.S. lawmakers, who are calling for swift action to bring him back home. Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been under scrutiny by regulators in several countries, raising questions about the future of the company and the safety of its executives. Lawmakers are emphasizing the need for Gambaryan to receive fair treatment and due process in accordance with international law.
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