Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive currently held in Nigeria, collapsed in the Federal High Court in Abuja during his trial for alleged violations related to foreign exchange and money laundering, as charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Reports from local media indicate that Gambaryan's legal representative, Mark Mordi, informed the court on May 22 about his client's ongoing health issues, which had persisted since the previous trial date. Despite missing a court appearance earlier for tax evasion charges by the Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Gambaryan managed to attend the trial for the money laundering accusations.

During the court session focusing on the money laundering allegations, Gambaryan, seated at the back, did not respond when his case was called. Justice Nwite, noticing his absence, sought clarification, leading to Gambaryan being assisted to the dock by his defense lawyer.

Unexpectedly, Gambaryan collapsed and needed help to be seated in the front row due to his health condition. Mordi clarified that his client's health had been a concern, and a formal notification had been submitted to the court regarding his situation.

Following Gambaryan's collapse, Mordi requested a postponement for his client's medical care, emphasizing the impracticality of proceeding with the trial under such circumstances. Consequently, the court scheduled June 20 and 21 for further proceedings and cross-examination.

Earlier in May, Justice Nwite had denied Gambaryan's bail request, citing concerns from the EFCC about the risk of him fleeing if released from the Kuje Correctional Centre, where he is currently detained.