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Tigran Gambaryan, Binance Exec Who Was Detained in Nigeria for Nearly a Year, Departs Crypto Exchange
6.6.2025
During his time at Binance, Gambaryan built a 100-person global investigations team and oversaw the company's response to thousands of law enforcement requests
Nigeria Alleges Binance Facilitated Terrorism, Kidnapping Funding
31.3.2025
Nigeria’s government has accused Binance of facilitating terrorism and kidnapping financing through illicit fund transfers on its cryptocurrency exchange platform. Binance Faces Increasing Legal Challenges in Nigeria Prior to the Nigerian government’s crackdown on Binance, kidnapping gangs...
Binance Faces Massive $81.5 Billion Lawsuit From Nigerian Government
19.2.2025
Nigeria has sued Binance for $81.5 billion for running an unlicensed operation and tax evasion. Nigeria Demands Binance Pay for Economic Harm The Nigerian government has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Binance, seeking $79.5 billion in compensation for “economic losses” and...
Binance vs. Nigeria: Tigran Gambaryan Denies Allegations of Spiriting $26 Billion Out of African Country
15.2.2025
On Valentine’s day, Tigran Gambaryan reiterated claims that rogue Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe in exchange for dropping the case against the cryptocurrency exchange. Fake Meeting Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance, has reiterated the claim that...
Nigerian court denies bail for Binance exec despite health concerns
11.10.2024
Judge Emeka Nwite ruled that Tigran Gambaryan should stay in prison unless his health condition poses a threat to others and quarantine is unavailable
Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Denied Bail in Nigeria
11.10.2024
The Binance executive has been detained in Nigeria since February
US diplomats pressure Nigeria to release detained Binance exec
12.9.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, a United States citizen and former Internal Revenue Service agent, has been detained in Nigeria since February 2024
Binance CEO calls Gambaryan’s treatment ‘inhuman’ as disturbing new video emerges
3.9.2024
Gambaryan’s next hearing is set for Sept. 4, where the judge will consider the executive’s latest motion for bail
‘My Living Nightmare’: Detained Binance Exec’s Wife Begs for His Immediate Release
26.8.2024
The wife of Tigran Gambaryan, the American Binance employee detained in Nigeria, released a new video statement on Monday pleading for his immediate release from prison
'Get Him Home': Binance CEO Urges Nigerian Government to Free Detained Exec
21.8.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen who works for Binance, has been held in Nigeria since February
Nigerian Prison Doctor Faces Arrest Over Jailed Binance Exec’s Health Report
18.7.2024
On July 16, a Nigerian court issued an arrest warrant for a prison doctor who failed to provide jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s medical report as demanded. The court also ordered prison officials to take Gambaryan to a local hospital for 24 hours of medical care. Prison Doctor Fails...
Nigerian Witness Says Binance Users Operate Under False Identities
8.7.2024
A witness in the ongoing Nigerian money laundering trial against Binance has alleged that many local users of the cryptocurrency exchange platform are operating under false identities. The witness further claimed that by allowing users to withdraw Nigerian naira (NGN), a regulated activity, Binance...
Nigerian central bank alleges unauthorized transactions by Binance
6.7.2024
In a Nigerian court on Friday, July 5, Binance's illegal operations were highlighted, with Central Bank official testifying on lack of necessary licenses and regulatory approval
Binance exec trial will resume July 5 as family reports health problems
3.7.2024
Though Nigeria's tax authority dropped charges against two Binance executives in June, the pair will still face a trial for allegations of money laundering
Binance Executive's Health Deteriorates in Jail as Nigeria Money-Laundering Trial Proceeds
2.7.2024
On Tuesday the cross-examination of the first witness from Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission was completed
Nigeria’s Naira Rated Worst-Performing Currency in H1 of 2024; Kenyan Shilling Named Best Performer
30.6.2024
In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian currency depreciated by nearly 40%, making it the worst-performing currency during that period. Meanwhile, the Kenyan shilling appreciated by 20.7%, ranking it as the best performer. The depreciation of the Nigerian naira was primarily driven by U.S. dollar...
Nigerian officials drop some charges against detained Binance exec
14.6.2024
The next court dates in Tigran Gambaryan's case are scheduled for June 19-20, according to family spokespeople
Nigeria Drops Tax Charges Against Binance Executives
14.6.2024
The executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, are still named in a money-laundering case
Former Federal Prosecutors, Agents Ask U.S. Sec. Blinken to ‘Step Up’ Efforts to Secure Detained Binance Exec’s Release
7.6.2024
A group of 108 former federal prosecutors and agents have signed a public letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the State Department to “step up” its efforts to secure Binance compliance head Tigran Gambaryan’s release from a Nigerian prison, Axios reported Thursday evening
Nigeria defends Binance exec prosecution amid US lawmakers' criticism
6.6.2024
The minister assured that Binance had received appropriate consular access from the U.S. and all due care, following standard diplomatic protocols and the rule of law