Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, condemned the mistreatment of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained finance executive in Nigeria. A viral video showed Gambaryan struggling on crutches to reach court, sparking outrage on social media. Calls for his release and better treatment have gained momentum under the hashtag #FreeTigran.
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, has expressed strong condemnation following a viral video showing the mistreatment of finance executive Tigran Gambaryan by a Nigerian prison official. In the video, Gambaryan, who has been in custody for months, struggles to reach court on crutches, pleading for help. Teng responded to the footage by stating, "This inhumane treatment of Tigran Gambaryan must end. He must be allowed to go home for medical treatment and to be with his family."
The video has sparked outrage across social media, with users criticizing both the Nigerian government and Binance's perceived inaction. Crypto Rand expressed support for Teng, while Former Sureboy and RETIRED NIGERIAN accused Binance of allowing the situation to escalate. The hashtag #FreeTigran has gained traction, with many calling for urgent action, including the involvement of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The situation has also drawn attention from the crypto community, with some urging Binance to take more decisive steps. As calls for justice grow louder, the pressure on Binance and the Nigerian authorities to address Gambaryan's plight intensifies. The situation remains highly charged, with widespread demand for his release.
