As a researcher with experience in investigative journalism, I am deeply concerned about the situation of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Compliance Head, who has been unjustly detained in Nigeria since February. The allegations against him and his colleague Nadeem Anjanwalla of money laundering are baseless, and there is no proof to substantiate these claims.


As a concerned crypto investor, I’ve been closely following the troubling situation with Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan who has been unjustly detained in a Nigerian prison since February. I join the call of over 100 former US prosecutors in urging the government to take swift action and secure his release as soon as possible. This is not only a matter of justice for Gambaryan, but also for maintaining trust and stability within the global crypto community.

I came across the news that Binance’s Compliance Head, named Gambaryan, was apprehended in Nigeria together with his colleague Anjanwalla during a meeting with government officials. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned, and Gambaryan was detained. In contrast, Anjanwalla managed to evade prison and make a hasty escape from the country. However, Gambaryan still remains in custody.

As a crypto investor, I’ve been following the recent developments regarding Binance’s executives being detained by Nigerian officials under allegations of money laundering in their jurisdiction. However, it’s important to note that no concrete evidence has surfaced to support these claims. In fact, there are growing concerns that this could be an extortion attempt.

As a crypto investor looking back on events, I can recall that we had to leave Nigeria that month due to a demand for a bribe that we chose not to comply with. However, Gambaryan and Anjanwalla returned in February for more open-book negotiations. Unfortunately, during this visit, we were apprehended.

A team of former American prosecutors who believe in his innocence regarding false charges have penned a letter to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. In this correspondence, they argue, “He is absolutely innocent of these accusations and, as a mid-level employee at Binance, he does not occupy a position that justifiably allows him to represent the company in this capacity.

As a researcher, I’ve come across information indicating that Gambaryan is currently imprisoned in Kuje Prison, which is infamous for housing some of Nigeria’s most dangerous criminals, including members of terrorist groups like Boko Haram. During his incarceration, it has been reported that he was denied access to legal representation and contact with his family.

US legislators have contacted President Joe Biden over the alleged unfair imprisonment of Gambaryan. According to Nigeria, they intend to uphold legal procedures in this case and permit both Gambaryan and Binance to receive a fair trial in their courts. The upcoming court date is scheduled for June 20th.

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2024-06-08 14:29