Over 100 former federal prosecutors and federal agents joined forces to urge the prompt release of detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan in a letter sent to Secretary of State Tony Blinken, first seen by Axios.

“Tigran is now being held on false charges related to money laundering and tax evasion — He is completely innocent of these charges and, as a mid-tier employee at Binance, does not hold a role that makes him an appropriate stand-in for the company,” said the letter, spearheaded by former federal prosecutor Katie Haun, as reported by Axios.

Gambaryan, who is also a former federal agent, has been held hostage in “deplorable conditions” for about three months without proper assistance to seek legal or medical help despite his declining health, according to the letter. 

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