An investigation is ongoing into the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old U.S. influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort in Zanzibar.
Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being questioned by the authorities. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and recent engagement at the Zuri Zanzibar resort when the incident occurred. According to hotel staff, the couple had a heated dispute before being separated and sent to different rooms. Although the police initially confirmed that Robinson died by suicide, they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and have withheld McCann's passport.
The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the local authorities and the U.S. Embassy. Robinson's family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with travel costs and other expenses, and they have raised more than their target.
McCann, who has an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the crypto industry. However, his firm, Asymmetric, has faced financial difficulties, and he announced the shutdown of the Liquid Alpha Fund in December.
The U.S. State Department has offered its condolences to the Robinson family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.