On Monday, the trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan resumed in Abuja, Nigeria, with Gambaryan arriving at court on crutches and in visible distress after being denied a wheelchair, according to a statement from his family.
Gambaryan has been detained by Nigerian authorities for six months, during which his health has significantly declined. He is suffering from a herniated disc, as well as pneumonia, malaria, and tonsillitis. His legal team has struggled to meet with him due to harsh prison conditions at Kuje, which they claim are hindering their ability to prepare for his defense.
In court, Gambaryan appeared to be in considerable pain and broke down in tears at one point. His lawyers have submitted a new bail application on medical grounds and due to difficulties accessing their client. However, prosecutors from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have contested this application, alleging that Gambaryan is not as ill as claimed and has refused treatment.
Despite this, part of his medical records indicate that surgery is urgently needed, although some crucial details are reportedly missing.
Earlier this year, Gambaryan filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s National Security Adviser and the EFCC, accusing them of violating his human rights. On Monday, he again appealed to the court, highlighting inadequate medical care and restricted access to legal and embassy representatives.
The judge has mandated that Gambaryan be provided with a wheelchair and will review the bail application further when the trial resumes on Wednesday.
Gambaryan’s wife, Yuki, has expressed severe concerns about his treatment, accusing the Nigerian government of unlawful detention and neglect. She called on the U.S. government to take stronger action and criticized the Nigerian authorities for denying his health issues and withholding medical records.
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