By Akeem Oduyoye
Binance, the global crypto currency exchange, has confirmed that its executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, is no longer in Nigerian custody.
Recall that Anjarwalla , a 38-year-old British-Kenyan citizen and Binance’s Africa regional manager, escaped from custody on 22 March, 2024, from an Abuja guest house, where he and his colleague, Tigran Gambaryan, were detained for alleged tax evasion.
The spokesperson for Binance, Samantha Fuller, who confirmed the development through a statement issued on Monday, 25 March, 2024, said the safety of Anjarwalla remains their top priority.
According to the crypto exchange, 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.
The two Binance executives- Anjarwalla and his colleague, Tigran Gambaryan were detained by the office of the National Security Adviser from last February 2024.
The duo arrived in Nigeria on February 26, 2024.
Recall that trouble started for Binance when it was restricted from operating in Nigerian cyberspace from February 21, 2024.
The development led to Binance discontinuing its services on Naira from March 8.