An inquiry is ongoing in Tanzania into the death of Ashly Robinson, a US social media influencer, whose fiancé, Joe McCann, a prominent cryptocurrency investment firm founder, is being questioned by the authorities. Robinson, 31, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury Zuri Zanzibar resort, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. Despite the police confirming that she died by suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple, her death remains under investigation. The couple had a heated argument before being separated by hotel staff, and McCann's passport has been withheld.
McCann has been asked to stay in the country while the authorities await the results of Robinson's autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the investigation.
Robinson's family has raised doubts about the cause of her death and has set up a fundraising page to cover travel and other expenses. McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency industry, having founded the hedge fund and venture firm Asymmetric. However, he announced the closure of the firm's Liquid Alpha Fund in December due to significant financial losses.
The US State Department has offered its condolences to Robinson's family but declined to comment further on the investigation.