The popular cryptocurrency exchange platform, Binance, has issued a response following the escape of one of its executives from custody in Nigeria.
Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the executives detained in Nigeria on allegations of tax evasion and other offenses, reportedly escaped from lawful custody last Friday. Sources indicate that Anjarwalla fled from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were detained, with guards allegedly accompanying him to a nearby mosque for prayers during the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The 38-year-old British citizen, who also holds Kenyan citizenship, is said to have departed Abuja using a Middle Eastern airliner.
In an email exchange with Naija News on Monday, Binance revealed that it had been informed of Anjarwalla’s departure from Nigerian custody. The cryptocurrency exchange platform emphasized its concern for the safety of its employees and stated that it lacks specific details regarding Anjarwalla’s current whereabouts.
“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,” Binance stated.
The response from Binance underscores the company’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its personnel while also expressing a willingness to cooperate with local authorities in Nigeria to address the situation and resolve any lingering issues with the Nigerian government.
