Initially, Nigerian officials denied reports of the arrest of Binance executives, but a month later, they were charged with money laundering and tax evasion.
Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Anti-Crime Department and a US citizen, is currently detained in Nigeria but denies any wrongdoing.
Nadim Andzharvala mysteriously escaped from prison. Consequently, Gambaryan was transferred to Kuje prison, where suspected members of the terrorist group “Boko Haram” are held.
According to Gambaryan’s family, US embassy staff visited him only once. They also assert that all allegations are fabricated and baseless.
The money laundering case against Gambaryan and Binance is scheduled for May 2. The tax evasion hearing is slated for May 17.