Joe McCann, the founder of Asymmetric, a crypto investment firm, is under investigation by Tanzanian authorities following the alleged suicide of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson, a US social media influencer, during their trip to Zanzibar. Robinson, a 31-year-old lifestyle creator, was found unresponsive in a private villa at the luxury Zuri Zanzibar resort on April 9, where the couple was celebrating her birthday and recent engagement. She was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
According to reports, Zanzibar police have confirmed Robinson's cause of death as suicide, following a misunderstanding between the couple. However, the police are still investigating and have withheld McCann's passport. The couple had been involved in a heated argument before being separated by hotel staff.
McCann has been questioned by the police and has been asked to remain in the country pending the forensic results from Robinson's autopsy. The hotel has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities.
Robinson's family has set up a fundraising page, expressing doubts about the cause of her death. McCann, with an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a prominent figure in the crypto industry, having led Asymmetric, a hedge fund and venture firm backed by notable investors.