U.S. President Joe Biden has commended President Bola Tinubu for releasing an executive of Binance Holdings, Tigran Gambaryan who was on trial in Nigeria for alleged money laundering and currency speculations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar told journalists at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday that the two leaders also discussed areas … Read more
Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance Holdings Limited, was airlifted out of Nigeria on a US medical aircraft shortly after the Nigerian government dropped money laundering charges against him, The New York Times reports. Gambaryan had been held in detention since February amid accusations that the cryptocurrency firm was involved in manipulating the naira. … Read more
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has left Nigeria after spending eight months in detention. The Bola Tinubu-led administration withdrew charges against Gambaryan on health grounds and following diplomatic pressure. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth … Read more
The Federal Government has decided to proceed with the money laundering case against Binance Holdings Limited, despite dropping the charges against the company’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Wednesday, authorities withdrew the $35 million money laundering charges against Gambaryan, citing his poor health and diplomatic pressure as key reasons. Gambaryan, an … Read more
The government of President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had initially charged Binance, a major cryptocurrency firm, and Gambaryan in April with allegations of money laundering. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bail application of detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, ruled on Friday that the fresh bail application amounted to an abuse of court process, as Gambaryan’s first bail application—based on health concerns—was already under appeal. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
The absence of Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday stalled the ruling in a fresh bail application filed by the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan. The matter, fixed for ruling on Gambaryan’s bail request, could not proceed as Justice Nwite was said to have gone for the … Read more
Knarik Gambaryan, the mother of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive in Nigeria, has fervently declared her son’s innocence regarding the charges of money laundering and terrorism financing brought against him by the Nigerian government. In a statement sent on Friday, Knarik emphasized that her son is unaware of the allegations against him. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an arrest warrant for Dr. Abraham Ehizojie for failing to submit the medical report of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive facing money laundering charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest … Read more
US lawmakers accuse Nigeria of holding Binance executive “hostage” in Abuja. Gambaryan was detained during a visit to discuss Binance’s compliance issues, with a colleague escaping detention. Sixteen Republican congressmen, have urged President Biden to intervene for Gambaryan’s release. EKO HOT BLOG reports that US lawmakers have accused Nigeria of holding Tigran Gambaryan, an executive from … Read more
Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan attempted to escape from Kuje Correctional Facility Gambaryan applied for a new U.S. passport, claiming his seized passport was missing EFCC urges court to deny Gambaryan’s bail application, citing flight risk Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered an alleged plot by detained … Read more
EFCC opposes bail for Binance executive Gambaryan, citing flight risks. Concerns raised over potential escape after co-defendant Anjarwalla flees. Legal battle unfolds at Federal High Court Abuja over money laundering allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a tense legal battle unfolding at the Federal High Court Abuja, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has … Read more
Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, pleads not guilty to money laundering charges Court dismisses objection to Gambaryan’s arraignment, says service on him was proper Judge adjourns matter to April 18 for ruling on Gambaryan’s bail application Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded … Read more
Tigran Gambaryan Trained 70 EFCC Operatives, Helped Recover $400,000 for Nigeria Former U.S. Federal Agent, Described as “Preeminent Cyber Crimes Investigator” Binance Asserts Gambaryan’s Compliance Efforts, Cooperation with Global Law Enforcement Eko Hot Blog reports that Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has come to the defense of one of its detained executives, Tigran Gambaryan, asserting … Read more
Primeboy Drags Mohbad’s Widow To Court Over False Accusations. Concerns over Mohbad’s son’s paternity and circumstances of death. Naira Marley and Sam Larry interrogated; Primeboy surrenders and visits State CID. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy and a childhood friend of the late singer Mohbad, has lodged a petition with the … Read more
EFCC charges Binance and execs with $35.4M money laundering. Anjarwalla evades arrest, prompts international pursuit. Charges include unlicensed financial activities and concealing unlawful proceeds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges of $35,400,000 in money laundering against Binance Holdings Limited and two of its senior executives, Tigran Gambaryan … Read more
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan sues NSA Ribadu and EFCC over alleged rights violation. Gambaryan’s lawyer seeks five reliefs before Justice Inyang Ekwo. Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance Africa manager, also files separate lawsuit for rights enforcement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has filed a lawsuit against the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu … Read more