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Biden Thanks Nigerian President for Releasing Binance Executive Imprisoned for $35.4 Million Laundering

Oct 29, 2024, 07:20 PM

President Joe Biden called Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening to express his gratitude for the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. Gambaryan, who was imprisoned in Nigeria for eight months on charges of laundering $35.4 million, was released following diplomatic efforts. Biden praised Tinubu's leadership in securing Gambaryan's humanitarian release and conveyed his condolences for the floods impacting Nigeria. The White House issued a statement highlighting the conversation between the two presidents.