Binance, the global cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed that its executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, is no longer in Nigerian custody.

The spokesperson for Binance, Samantha Fuller, disclosed this information to PUNCH Online via email on Monday.

The crypto exchange said its concern continues to be the safety and well-being of its employees, and it is actively collaborating with Nigerian authorities to swiftly resolve the matter.

“We were made aware that Nadeem is no longer in Nigerian custody. Our primary focus remains on the safety of our employees, and we are working collaboratively with Nigerian authorities to quickly resolve this issue,” said Fuller.

However, the spokesperson did not provide details on how the executive left Nigerian custody.

PUNCH Online reported that the 38-year-old British-Kenyan citizen fled on March 22 from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were being held.

The detention of Anjarwalla and his colleague, Tigran Gambaryan, unfolded after they arrived in Nigeria on February 26, 2024.

Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen overseeing financial crime compliance at Binance, and Anjarwalla, hailing from a British-Kenyan background and serving as Binance’s Africa regional manager, encountered detainment upon their arrival in Nigeria on February 26.

The circumstances surrounding Anjarwalla’s escape remain unclear, as he allegedly took advantage of a visit to a nearby mosque for prayers during Ramadan to evade authorities.

Despite his British passport being in Nigerian custody upon entry, Anjarwalla reportedly fled using a Kenyan passport, raising questions about how he obtained it while in custody.

Earlier, PUNCH Online reached out to JNPR, the public relations agency that works for Binance executives, for confirmation on the matter.

The communications consultant at JNPR, Jessica Gois, stated, “I am currently seeking feedback from my clients. Unfortunately, I can’t share any information at the moment. As soon as I receive any updates, I will let you know.”

Authorities are now scrambling to ascertain Anjarwalla’s whereabouts and the specifics of his escape, with investigations underway to determine his intended destination.

Last week, the families of the executives said they would remain in detention for at least two more weeks in Nigeria.

The duo appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday, even though they were not charged with a crime.

This detention follows Nigeria’s recent crackdown on various cryptocurrency trading platforms.

On March 8, the exchange announced its decision to cease its naira-to-dollar exchange services in Nigeria due to a dispute with Nigerian authorities, who accused the platform of manipulating the country’s foreign exchange rate.

The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Yemi Cardoso, said that over $26bn in illicit funds had transited through the platform in the previous year.

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Arrangeeeee

When money changes hands

OgbeniOja1:
Arrangeeeee

There's one still in custody and must now be moved from civilian guest house they are currently detained.
God bless Nigeria for ever! Check my signature for free stuffs!

ok

This is embarrassing

He fled and left the other guy to suffer, i pity the other guy right now. Ribadu will never release the other guy until that escaped criminal use his two legs to walk back inside custody.

No wonder even high profile terrorists staged a daring escape from Kuje prison beating even the DSS, Army and other barrage of security agencies in Abuja. This incidence is a monumental shame, disgrace and embarrassment to this nation. Not surprised if any head didn't roll. Useless country!

A criminal should be in jail not in the gust house

Nigeria government treating forieners well than Nigeria tell me if this people are Nigeria will they put him in the gust house the answer is no rather he will be in dss Dagon.

Useless government

Noted.

The terrorist financers in Nigeria aided his escape for fear of not being named and shamed. Top government officials are likely involved

I love Nigeria 🥰🥰🥰🥰

A land of REAL limitless possibilities

Nigerian security operatives have cashed out big time on this guy's supposed escape. They obviously negotiated a deal with him and released him only to go to the media and claimed that he escaped.

This country is something else.

F**l yourself

Cryptos are in bull run at the moment, he has used crypto profit to pay for his release

The Audacity !

Even on Nigerian soil. Have we heard of Nigerians escaping from custody in the US, UK, Australia, Canada & EU zone ever before ?

For a high-profile economic saboteur to abscond from the prying eyes of detectives and the security agents, heads must roll.

Its shameful, distasteful and a national embarrassment.

Russia was able to arrest terrorist who attacked its citizens in less than 24 hours.

Let the NSA take action ASAP, if it wants this PBAT Gov. to maintain its very frail integrity.

Like this now expect dollar to #2000 in 2 weeks time

Nothing surprises me anymore

KillahPriest:
This is embarrassing

Very embarrassing bro!
All those involved should spend the rest of their age in the Custody!
Nonsense!

Is he a guest?

Why guest house?

ZOO ...

Shame

Give us better picture complete with his height and weight.

Also let us know what the reward is.

Let me smoke him out with my bounty hunter 1,2 combination.

They are all in it together

Embarrassing!

What a failed Republic called zoo.

Ok, everybody uses Naija to catch cruise; if the foundation be faulty, what can the righteous do?

Shameful

Another prison break happening in Nigeria now, Micheal Scoffield brother has just been found.

Inukwa ooooo