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Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of Financial Crime Compliance, has returned to the U.S. after eight months in Nigerian detention. His release follows the dismissal of money laundering charges by a federal court, which cited his deteriorating health. His family expresses relief as they focus on his recovery.

Tigran Gambaryan, who leads Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, has returned to the United States after spending eight months in detention in Nigeria. His departure follows the recent dismissal of money laundering charges against him by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought forward. The court noted that Gambaryan's declining health was a key factor in halting the proceedings.

In a statement issued by Binance on October 24, the company announced that Gambaryan was finally released from Kuje prison. His prolonged detention had taken a serious toll on his well-being, and he was in urgent need of medical attention.

Expressing relief at her husband's release, Yuki Gambaryan described the ordeal as a "living nightmare" that lasted eight months. She extended her gratitude to the U.S. government and supporters who stood by them throughout the process, emphasizing that they can now focus on his recovery and family reunification.

Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, was initially detained in February alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Africa at Binance. While Anjarwalla managed to escape custody earlier, Gambaryan faced legal challenges in court.