Binance execs trial brought forward despite no access to legal counsel

Amid multiple alleged money laundering charges, the Nigerian government claims that Binance was responsible for the decline of its naira currency.

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Detained Binance exec posts new bail motion citing worsening health

In June, Nigerias Federal Inland Revenue Service dropped charges against Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla.

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US diplomats pressure Nigeria to release detained Binance exec

Tigran Gambaryan, a United States citizen and former Internal Revenue Service agent, has been detained in Nigeria since February 2024.

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Detained Binance exec in Nigeria can no longer walk, family says

The family of Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained in Nigeria, reports that his health has severely deteriorated, and he is being denied access to medical care. In an Aug. 26 statement shared with CryptoSlate, his family expressed grave concerns about his health conditions and revealed that he is suffering from extreme pain due to […]

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Concerns grow over Binance executives health during detention in Nigeria

Tigran Gambaryans family raises alarms over his deteriorating health conditions, alleging medical negligence during his six-month detention in Nigeria.

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Stakeholders urge Nigeria to adopt compliance-focused crypto regulation

While the governments concerns are valid, industry stakeholders agree that a more measured approach could yield better outcomes.

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Family fears for detained Binance execs declining health in Nigeria

The family of Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained in Nigeria, reported that he is being denied proper access to his legal team, and his health is rapidly declining, according to an Aug. 12 statement shared with CryptoSlate. Gambaryan, who traveled to Abuja for a meeting with Nigerian officials in February, has been in custody […]

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Nigerian central bank alleges unauthorized transactions by Binance

Binances alleged illegal operations were highlighted in court on July 5, with a central bank official testifying on the lack of necessary licenses and regulatory approval.

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108 ex-prosecutors, feds echo calls to rescue Binance exec in Nigeria

The potential consequences of the United States government not helping Tigran Gambaryan are dire, according to a cohort of former federal prosecutors and agents.

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Nigeria rejects claims of poor prison conditions, health for Binance exec

Mohammed Idris, Nigerias minister of information and national orientation, emphasized that Gambaryan enjoys full consular support from his home government.

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Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwallas case following his custody escape

A federal high court in Nigeria has dismissed a human rights lawsuit filed by Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla against the country’s National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. On June 19, Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the case due to Anjarwalla’s lack of legal representation. Legal experts stated that this decision was expected, […]

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Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dropped tax evasion charges against Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla. Instead, the agency will focus solely on the exchange itself. Alexander Onukwe, a Nigerian Journalist for Semafor, citing an e-mailed statement from Gambaryan’s representative, reported: “FIRS to revise charges to serve solely on Binance through its […]

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Nigerian officials proposed secret crypto settlement, claims Binance CEO

Binance CEO Richard Teng says the Nigerian government has set a dangerous precedent after inviting company executives to meetings before detaining them.

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Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands

Binance CEO Richard Teng has called for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, the exchange’s detained executive in Nigeria. In an extensive May 7 blog post, Teng said Gambaryan’s detention was unjust and set a dangerous precedent. He said: “To invite a company’s mid-level employees for collaborative policy meetings, only to detain them, has set a […]

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Nigerian prison fails to bring Binance exec to court

Prosecution counsel Moses Idehu requested a brief stand-down of the case, seeking to temporarily adjourn the matter later to resolve the issue.

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Binance exec denied bail in Nigeria money laundering trial

Head prosecutor Ekele Iheanacho objected to bail by highlighting Gambaryans questionable attempt to get a new passport, allegedly due to a stolen previous one.

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Binance Executives Face Tax Evasion Charges in Nigeria Amid Naira Manipulation Allegations

Binance executives Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla face tax evasion and currency manipulation charges in Nigeria, with proceedings adjourned to April 19. (Read More)

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President Biden thanks Nigerian President for Binance execs release

A former IRS special agent and Binances head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan had been in Nigerian custody with reports of deteriorating health since February.

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Binance exec leaves Nigeria after authorities drop final charges

After eight months detainment in Nigeria and court delays, Binances head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, is heading home for medical treatment.

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Nigerian government drops money laundering charges against Binance executive

Tigran Gambaryan and Binance have been accused of laundering more than $35 million Nadeem Anjarwalla, a colleague of Gambaryan, was also detained, but managed to escape on a Middle Eastern airline in March The Nigerian government has dropped all charges against a Binance executive who had been detained in the country since February. Tigran Gambaryan, […]

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