House of reps member Philip Agbese sues Binance executive Gambaryan over bribery allegation
Philip Agbese, a Nigerian House of Representatives member, has taken legal action against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings Limited, over allegations of bribery and defamation. Last Friday, February 14, Gambaryan posted on X (formerly Twitter) that three Nigerian lawmakers—including Agbese and Peter Akpanke—demanded a $150 million bribe in cryptocurrency. Agbese strongly denied the […]
Nigerian lawmaker Onwusibe brands Binance’s bribery allegations false, malicious, defamatory
Hon. Ginger Obinna Onwusibe, a Nigerian lawmaker and chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes, has strongly denied claims that he and other committee members demanded bribes from Binance. He described these allegations as false, malicious, and defamatory. Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, recently accused three Nigerian lawmakers of […]
We rejected Gambaryan’s $5million bribe, disregard his false allegations – FG
The Nigerian government has dismissed bribery claims made by Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive who was recently tried in Nigeria for financial crimes. Officials say his accusations are false and should not be taken seriously. According to the government, Gambaryan’s first visit to Nigeria was his own decision, and there was no official involvement. When […]
Binance executive, Gambaryan reveals three Nigerian lawmakers who demanded $150m bribe
In January 2024, Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan was detained by Nigerian authorities, and he has since revealed disturbing details of his experience. In a social media post, Gambaryan shared that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe in cryptocurrency during a meeting, which he described as a “Mickey Mouse operation.” According to Gambaryan, he […]
US President Joe Biden calls President Tinubu over release of Binance executive, Gambaryan
On October 9, 2023, US President Joe Biden and Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu held a significant phone conversation that addressed pressing issues affecting both nations and Africa as a whole. The call lasted approximately 30 minutes and took place around 4 PM Nigerian time. One of the main topics of discussion was law enforcement collaboration […]
Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Leaves Nigeria After Eight Months in Custody
Tigran Gambaryan, the Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, has finally been released from detention in Nigeria after spending eight long months in prison. This announcement was made by Binance in a statement shared with The PUNCH on Thursday. Gambaryan, who is an American citizen, was allowed to leave Kuje prison last night. His […]
Binance Seeks Settlement with Nigerian Government, Urges Release of Executive
Binance Holdings Limited has expressed its willingness to resolve any past issues with the Nigerian Government, urging the authorities to release their detained executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Gambaryan, who was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday for alleged money laundering, faced the court in visible distress, relying on crutches as he was […]
Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Appears in Court in a Wheelchair
On July 16, Tigran Gambaryan, an executive from Binance Holdings Limited, made a dramatic entrance to the Federal High Court in Abuja, arriving in a wheelchair. Gambaryan and Binance are facing serious money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Despite arriving in a wheelchair, Gambaryan demonstrated his determination by standing […]
FG Traces Fleeing Binance Executive To Kenya
Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance executive who fled Nigeria, has been located in Kenya by the Tinubu-led Federal Government. This development has intensified international collaboration as Nigerian authorities work closely with the Kenyan Police Service to facilitate Anjarwalla’s extradition. The pursuit of Anjarwalla involves several key law enforcement agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]