FG confirms escape of Binance Executive

• Arrests personnel in charge of the custody

The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) on Monday confirmed the escape of one of the two detained executives of Binance Nigeria, Nadeem Anjarwalla, from lawful custody.

In a statement issued on the matter by the Head, Strategic Communication, Office of the NSA,  Zakari U. Mijinyawa, he said: “The Office of the National Security Adviser confirms that Nadeem ANJARWALLA, a suspect in the ongoing criminal probe into the activities of Binance in Nigeria has escaped from lawful custody on Friday, 22 March 2024.

“Upon receiving this report, this office took immediate steps, in conjunction with relevant security agencies , MDAs, as well as the international community, to  apprehend the suspect.

‘Security agencies are working with Interpol for an international arrest warrant on the suspect .

“Preliminary investigation shows that Mr Anjarwalla fled Nigeria using a smuggled passport.

“The personnel responsible for the custody of the suspect have been arrested, and a thorough investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances that led to his escape from lawful detention.

“Recall that the Federal Government of Nigeria, like other governments around the world, has been investigating money laundering and terrorism financing transactions perpetrated on the Binance currency exchange platform.