American citizen Tigran Gambaryan has left Nigeria to return home to his family after 8 months of detention.
The charges brought against him by the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), were dropped in court in Abuja yesterday.
The EFCC prosecutor stated in court, “The government has reviewed the case and, taken into consideration that the second defendant (Mr. Gambaryan) is an employee of the first defendant (Binance Holdings Limited), whose status in the matter has more impact than the second defendants, and also taking into consideration some critical international and diplomatic reasons, the state seeks to discontinue the case against the second defendant”.
Tigran was allowed to leave Kuje prison last night.
Tigran’s health has suffered significantly while in prison. He will now be able to finally receive the medical attention he desperately requires.
Tigran’s wife Yuki Gambaryan said that “It is a huge relief that this day has finally come. The past eight months have been a living nightmare. I wish it hadn’t taken this long for his release, or that his health had not declined so much, but we can now focus on healing as a family.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the US government for their efforts in securing his release. I also want to thank everyone who helped us throughout this ordeal. There were moments I feared this day would never come, but Tigran’s supporters gave me hope and strength.
“The road ahead for Tigran’s recovery is going to be difficult and I appreciate us being given the time and space to focus on that. Our children cannot wait to see their dad again.”
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