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US Lawmakers Push Biden to Free Binance Executive Detained in Nigeria

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US politicians call on President Biden to release detained Binance exec in Nigeria. Will he act? Find out more!

US lawmakers are urging President Biden to intervene and facilitate the release of a Binance executive who has been detained in Nigeria for nearly three months. The lawmakers fear for the safety of the executive, with some accusing the Nigerian government of holding him 'hostage'. A total of 16 Republican congressmen, including the Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, have written to Biden seeking his assistance in the case of Tigran Gambaryan. Twelve members of Congress have also joined in the plea for the Biden administration to work towards freeing the detained executive.

In a letter addressed to President Biden, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger, US lawmakers are emphasizing the importance of expediting the release of the Binance executive. The situation has garnered significant attention, with concerns raised about the executive's well-being while in detention in Nigeria. The call for action highlights the diplomatic efforts being made to resolve the issue and ensure the safe return of Tigran Gambaryan to the United States.

As the pressure mounts on the Biden administration to address the case, the spotlight remains on the potential diplomatic implications and the delicate balance between the US and Nigeria. The involvement of high-ranking officials and the urgency of the situation underscore the gravity of the matter at hand. The outcome of this plea could set a precedent for future international cooperation and hostage negotiations, shaping the dynamics between the countries involved.

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