An investigation is ongoing in Zanzibar regarding the death of Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old US lifestyle influencer, who was found unresponsive in a luxury resort villa on April 9. Her fiancé, Joe McCann, founder of the crypto investment firm Asymmetric, is being questioned by the authorities. According to reports, the couple had a heated argument before Robinson's death, which police initially confirmed as a suicide. However, the case remains under investigation, and McCann's passport has been withheld.
The hotel where the incident occurred has expressed its condolences and is cooperating with the authorities. Robinson's family has raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding her death and has set up a fundraising page to cover expenses. McCann, with an estimated net worth of $45 million, is a well-known figure in the crypto industry, but his firm recently announced the closure of one of its funds due to significant financial losses. The US State Department has offered its condolences to the Robinson family but has declined to comment further on the investigation.