Detention of Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria
Former IRS Special Agent Tigran Gambaryan's trip to Nigeria in 2024, meant to showcase the safety of crypto, took a dark turn when he was detained for eight months after being accused of crimes by Nigerian officials.
Key Points
- Tigran Gambaryan, a former IRS Special Agent known for his work in crypto investigations, was detained in Nigeria for eight months
- Accused of crimes by Nigerian officials, Gambaryan's detention shed light on challenges faced by crypto exchanges in certain countries
- Gambaryan shared details of his captivity and eventual release in a recorded interview