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The CEO of global cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance, Richard Teng, on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the Nigerian government’s decision to detain one of its employees. Mr Anjarwalla later in March escaped from lawful custody after guards on duty led him to a nearby mosque for prayers. “The message from the Nigerian government is clear: we must detain an innocent, mid-level employee and a former U.S. federal agent, and place him in a dangerous prison to control Binance,” he said.At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news?Mr Teng said despite Binance’s efforts to engage constructively with Nigerian authorities and comply with their requests, Mr Gambaryan remains detained. “Furthermore, we will continue engagement with Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service on resolving potential historic tax liabilities,” he said.The case pertains to allegations of money laundering and tax evasion, with additional concerns raised by the government regarding the potential manipulation of the local currency through peer-to-peer trading on the platform.
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