An investigation is ongoing in Tanzania into the death of Ashly Robinson, a US social media influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being questioned by authorities. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when an argument broke out, resulting in hotel staff separating them.
Despite initial reports confirming Robinson's death as a suicide, the police have stated that they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. McCann's passport has been withheld, and he has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of the investigation. The hotel has expressed its condolences to Robinson's family and is cooperating fully with the local authorities. Robinson's family has set up a fundraiser to cover travel and other expenses, expressing doubts about the official cause of death.
McCann, a prominent figure in the crypto industry with an estimated net worth of $45 million, had recently announced the closure of his firm's Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.