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Reports from Kenyan news outlets on April 22 reveal that local police apprehended Anjarwalla, potentially for extradition to Nigeria, where he faces criminal charges. Anjarwalla reportedly fled custody in Nigeria on March 22, exploiting a visit to a mosque for escape and utilizing his Kenyan passport to leave the country.
In February, Anjarwalla, alongside Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, traveled to Nigeria amidst allegations of the exchange’s manipulation of the country’s fiat currency, the naira. Following Binance’s announcement of ceasing all naira transactions, authorities detained both individuals.
Details regarding Anjarwalla’s escape from Nigeria remain unclear, though reports suggest he departed from Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, using his Kenyan passport, as only his U.K. travel documents were seized.
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Nigerian officials have pursued charges against BNB and Gambaryan in Anjarwalla’s absence. Anjarwalla, pleading not guilty to tax evasion and money laundering charges, saw his case return to court on April 19 after a brief adjournment.
Amidst these legal developments, Gambaryan’s wife initiated a petition to secure his return to the United States, portraying him as an “innocent man” caught in a larger scheme. Binance, distancing Gambaryan from decision-making authority within the company, appealed for his non-involvement in Nigeria-related activities.
In a separate case, former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao awaits sentencing in the U.S. on April 30, having pleaded guilty to a felony charge. The outcome could entail up to 10 years’ imprisonment.
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