Gambaryan, detained on criminal charges since early this year, reportedly faced severe health complications during his custody in Nigeria. During his imprisonment, his health deteriorated, with a ruptured disc, pneumonia, malaria, and tonsillitis. Even though the tax evasion charges have since been withdrawn in June this year, Gambaryan stayed in custody until Nigerian authorities set him free. A Binance spokesperson said he left Nigeria within 24 hours of release to seek urgent medical attention.
Reports from Gambaryan’s detention period indicate troubling treatment, sparking widespread criticism. Gambaryan has recently commented in court, and it was claimed he required crutches to stand up due to ill health. The witnesses also testified that despite his entreaties, prison authorities never provided him a wheelchair, and he was moving almost entirely, only with some assistance. These factors were compounded by the increasing public outcry for his release from prison.