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Nigerian authorities have refuted claims that Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is detained under poor prison conditions. The Minister for Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, released a public statement on X dismissing the allegations as false and baseless. Also Read: Nigeria’s EFCC refuses to let Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan go The statement comes in response to recent reports that Gambaryan’s health conditions have deteriorated due to poor prison conditions. Two US lawmakers who visited him, French Hill and Chrissy Houlan, claim that he has lost significant weight and is suffering from malaria and pneumonia. Nigeria emphasizes that Gambaryan’s detention is lawful According to the Minister, Gambaryan is in lawful detention based on a court order. Thus, only a court can decide to release him or alter the conditions of his detention. However, Idris noted that the Binance executive has access to consular services from his home country and has enjoyed quality medical care since he was detained. Additionally, he stated that Gambaryan is facing trial in Nigeria, a country where authorities respect the rule of law. Therefore, they will ensure his fundamental human rights, including the right to good care and quality healthcare, are not violated. He said: “This adherence to legal and diplomatic standards underscores Nigeria’s dedication to upholding justice and maintaining the integrity of its judicial processes. The executive is being treated with the utmost fairness, and his legal and human rights are being protected throughout the judicial proceedings.” The Minister also reiterated that Nigeria will not back down in its efforts to prosecute Binance, noting that several countries are doing the same. Binance is facing charges of tax evasion and money laundering in Nigeria, and cross-examination has already started in the money laundering case, where Gambaryan is a co-defendant. The case was recently adjourned to July 1. Gambaryan’s wife…

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