The health status of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, has led to the postponement of a significant money-laundering trial in Nigeria. The trial was rescheduled after concerns were raised about Gambaryan's severe health issues since his detention in April.

Health Deterioration

Tigran Gambaryan is reported to be very sick, suffering from ailments such as malaria and severe back pain. His wife, Yuki, highlighted her concerns about his declining health in August, pointing out potential permanent damage resulting from his detention conditions.

Court Hearings and Postponement

Gambaryan was unable to attend court on October 18, leading Judge Emeka Nwite to reschedule the trial to October 25 to allow for medical treatment. He faces charges of laundering $35 million and has been held in custody since February without bail.

Binance's Reaction and Allegations Against Nigeria

Binance expressed dissatisfaction with the court's decision, claiming Gambaryan's unlawful detention for over 220 days. Binance CEO Richard Teng accused Nigerian authorities of using a secret deal as leverage, an allegation denied by Nigerian officials as a distraction.

The case of Tigran Gambaryan highlights concerns over human rights in Nigerian detention systems and could impact international business ethics and practices in handling detained foreign nationals.