Tanzanian authorities are probing the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US lifestyle influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort villa in Zanzibar. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being investigated in connection with her death.
According to reports, the couple had a heated argument before Robinson's death, which police initially attributed to suicide. However, her family has expressed doubts about the official cause of death, and police are still investigating. McCann has been questioned by police and has had his passport withheld pending the outcome of the investigation.
The hotel where the incident occurred has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities. Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page to cover travel and other expenses.
McCann is a well-known figure in the crypto industry, with an estimated net worth of $45 million. He recently announced the closure of his hedge fund, Asymmetric's Liquid Alpha Fund, following reports of significant financial losses.