Nadeem Anjarwalla: How Binance Manager Fled Nigeria – NSA
The office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, has narrated how detained Binance regional manager for Africa, Nadeem Anjarwalla escaped custody and fled the country.
The Binance officer escaped from custody on March 22, 2024, from an Abuja guest house, where he and his colleague, Tigran Gambaryan, were detained for alleged tax evasion.
A statement issued by ONSA head of strategic communication, Zakari Mijinyawa, said Anjarwalla fled Nigeria using a smuggled passport”.
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Mijinyawa said the personnel responsible for the custody of the suspect has been arrested and investigation has begun.
“Preliminary investigation shows that Mr Anjarwalla fled Nigeria using a smuggled passport”.
“The personnel responsible for the custody of the suspect have been arrested, and a thorough investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances that led to his escape from lawful detention,” the statement reads.
Meanwhile, Binance in reaction to the development said the safety of its Manager remains top priority.
The firm said that it is working with the Nigerian authorities to resolve the issue.