- By Halimah Olamide
Cryptocurrency company’s executive Mr Tigran Gambaryan, May die in correctional facility in Kuje Abuja.
This was the fear raised by the lawyer handling the trial of Gambryan Aluko and Oyebode and Co.
The law firm alleged that malaria may kill the Binance chief executive of something is not done urgently.
In a letter dated and filed on May 23, which was sighted on Sunday, was titled: “Re: Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/128/2024 – Application for the Provision of Medical Treatment to Mr. Tigran Gambrayan at Nizamiye Hospital.”
Caleb said: “We continue to act as counsel to Mr. Tigran Gambaryan, the 2nd defendant in the captioned suit pending before the Honourable Justice E. Nwite sitting at Court 9 of the Federal High Court, Abuja.”
He said Gambaryan, the Head of Financial Crimes Compliance of the cryptocurrency platform, broke down on Wednesday (May 22) in prison and was administered with “Intravenous (IV) treatment for malaria” by the medical personnel.
“Please be informed that the 2nd defendant, who is an American citizen and remanded at the Kuje Medium Correctional Facility is very ill and requires comprehensive medical attention at the best available hospital within the jurisdiction of this honourable court.
“The applicant broke down yesterday and the medical facility gave him Intravenous (IV) treatment for malaria,” he said
The lawyer, therefore, raised the alarm over Gambaryan’s continous remand in the correctional facility expressing fear for his life amidst his alleged deteriorating health.
“The Consul Officer at the United States Consul Office in Abuja, emphasised the need for the applicant to receive comprehensive treatment because malaria is a severe disease for American citizens which can result in death because they do not have the immunity that ordinary Nigerians have against the disease,” he said in the letter.
Caleb, who said the defendant equally suffered from throat infection, added that “the Kuje Medium Correctional Facility is currently undergoing renovation works.”
“It is therefore not best suited for the medical treatment of the applicant,” he said.
Requesting for the transfer of the Binance Chief to Nizayime Hospital, Abuja, the law firm said this is to ensure he receives comprehensive diagnoses and treatment for the preservation of his Ife.
“We kindly request that this application be drawn to the attention of the court.
“We look forward to a favourable consideration,” he said.