Joe McCann, the founder of Asymmetric, a prominent crypto investment firm, is under investigation by Tanzanian authorities following the alleged suicide of his fiancée, US influencer Ashly Robinson, in Zanzibar. Robinson, 31, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury resort Zuri Zanzibar, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. Despite confirming her death as a suicide, police are still investigating due to a reported dispute between the couple. The hotel staff had separated them twice before the incident.
McCann has been questioned by the police and has been asked to remain in the country pending the forensic results of Robinson's autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities.
Robinson's family has raised concerns about the circumstances of her death and has set up a GoFundMe page to cover travel and other expenses. McCann, with an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a well-known figure in the crypto industry, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by prominent investors.