Summary
Nigeria’s government is working with Interpol to extradite a Binance executive who escaped detention in the country. The executive is accused of money laundering and tax evasion. The government is partnering with Interpol, the FBI, and other governments to secure his arrest and extradition. Anjarwalla, the executive, fled Nigeria using his Kenyan passport after escaping custody. Charges of money laundering have been filed against Binance, Anjarwalla, and his colleague. The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to arraign them on Thursday. Anjarwalla’s colleague has sued the Nigerian government for violating his rights.
Key Points
1. Nigeria’s federal government is working with Interpol to extradite a Binance executive who escaped detention in the country.
2. The extradition is aimed at bringing the executive back to Nigeria to face money laundering charges in court.
3. Anjarwalla, the Binance executive, escaped custody in March and is facing charges of tax evasion and money laundering.