An inquiry is ongoing in Zanzibar regarding the alleged suicide of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US lifestyle influencer, during a vacation with her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric. The couple had been celebrating Robinson's birthday and their recent engagement at a luxury resort when she was found unresponsive. Local police confirmed her death as a suicide following a 'misunderstanding' between the couple, but they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. McCann, whose net worth is estimated to be around $45 million, has been questioned by police and has been asked to remain in the country pending the outcome of the autopsy.
The hotel where the couple was staying expressed its condolences and is cooperating fully with the authorities. Robinson's family has raised concerns over the official cause of death and has set up a fundraising page to cover travel and other expenses.
McCann's firm, Asymmetric, has been in the news recently after he announced the closure of its Liquid Alpha Fund due to significant financial losses.