FG yet to charge detained Binance executives, family laments

Oluwasegun SanusiMarch 12, 20241 Mins read155

Two Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have found themselves detained in Nigeria without any formal charges being brought against them.

The situation, shrouded in mystery, has drawn international attention as their loved ones plead for their release.

Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, and Anjarwalla, of British-Kenyan nationality, embarked on a journey to Nigeria on February 25, responding to an invitation from the Nigerian government regarding allegations linking Binance to the devaluation of the naira.

However, within a day of their arrival, both men were forcibly arrested and taken to a government facility, where they have been held against their will ever since. Their passports have been seized, exacerbating the distress of their families.

For Gambaryan’s wife, Yuki, and their two young children, the past two weeks have been a nightmare. Yuki expressed her emotional turmoil, fearing she may never see her husband again, pleading with Nigerian authorities for his release.

Elahe, the wife of Nadeem Anjarwalla, shared similar sentiments, particularly concerned about her husband’s well-being as he observes Ramadan while in detention.

With their son’s first birthday approaching, Elahe worries if Nadeem will be present for the celebration.

The situation has reached a critical juncture as the initial two-week period for investigation, as stated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has passed without clarity on the executives’ fate.

Despite visits from representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the UK’s Home Office, negotiations for their release remain uncertain.

Recall Binance announced halting its services in Naira days ago.

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