The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), has initiated extradition proceedings against
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), has initiated extradition proceedings against Nadeem Anjarwalla, a chief executive at Binance, who absconded from detention on Friday, March 22.
It was reported that in February, security agencies apprehended Anjarwalla and Tigran Gambaryan, both executives of the cryptocurrency firm Binance Holdings Limited, on charges of alleged money laundering.
They were held in custody in Abuja following orders from the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Anjarwalla managed to escape from detention on March 22, reportedly utilizing a Kenyan passport to exit the country.
However, the government has since put in efforts to bring him back to Nigeria to face charges.
According to a source, who confirmed that despite Anjarwalla’s escape, legal actions against Binance and Gambaryan are proceeding as scheduled.
Adding that Anjarwalla’s absence does not hinder the upcoming arraignment of Binance and Gambaryan in court, where they face allegations of money laundering totaling $35,400,000.
Meanwhile, officers tasked with monitoring Anjarwalla during his detention are currently under investigation by a joint team comprising members from the military, Department of State Services (DSS), police, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
While the EFCC having taken over the case from the Office of the National Security Adviser, has formally charged Binance Holdings Limited, Gambaryan, and Anjarwalla with money laundering.
The EFCC, along with international law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Kenya, is working to locate Anjarwalla.
