Binance Executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla Escapes From Lawful Custody Abuja-Ribadu
The Office of the National Security Adviser confirmed the escape Nadeem ANJARWALLA, a suspected money launderer from the government 'Safe House' in Abuja.
The Office of the National Security Adviser confirmed the escape Nadeem ANJARWALLA, a suspected money launderer from the government 'Safe House' in Abuja.
The suspect is being detained for the ongoing criminal probe into the activities of Binance in Nigeria. He escaped from lawful custody on Friday, 22 March 2024.
Zakari U. Mijinyawa, Head of Strategic Communication Office of the National Security Adviser, NSO, in a statement on Monday, titiled: "BINANCE EXECUTIVE, NADEEM ANJARWALLA, ESCAPES FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY, ABUJA", said upon receiving the report of the suspect's escape, the office took immediate steps, in conjunction with relevant security agencies, MDAs, as well as the international community, to apprehend the suspect.
He said 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.
"Until his escape, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who holds British and Kenyan nationalities and serving as Binance’s Africa regional manager, was being tried by Nigerian courts.
"The suspect escaped while under a 14-day remand order by a court in Nigeria. He was scheduled to appear before the court again on 4 April 2024.
"We urge the Nigerian public and the international community to provide whatever information they have that can assist law enforcement agencies to apprehend the suspect." The statement said.
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