In a recent development, US lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan visited Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive, at Kuje Prison in Nigeria, highlighting the urgent need for his release. Gambaryan, a US citizen and head of Binance's financial crime compliance department, has been detained since February 26 alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance's regional manager for Africa.

Lawmaker Hill described the prison conditions as "horrible" and expressed concern over Gambaryan's deteriorating health, citing malaria, double pneumonia, and significant weight loss. Hill emphasized the irony of Gambaryan's detention on charges he has fought against, including money laundering and tax evasion, and called for his immediate humanitarian release.

Gambaryan's wife, Yuki, also urged the US government to intensify efforts to secure her husband's release, stating that it is time for Nigerian authorities to "do the right thing" and release her "innocent husband." However, Gambaryan's legal troubles in Nigeria continue to escalate, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) resuming its money laundering case against Binance and Gambaryan.

The visit by US lawmakers is part of growing efforts to secure Gambaryan's release, with lawmakers and former federal agents sending letters to the State Department advocating for his release. The case has raised concerns about the treatment of US citizens detained abroad and the need for urgent action to ensure their safety and well-being.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Nigerian authorities will respond to the calls for Gambaryan's release. The case has sparked debate about the role of governments in protecting their citizens and the need for international cooperation in addressing issues related to detention and human rights.