Global cryptocurrency exchange platform, Binance, has responded to reports indicating that its official, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has absconded from detention in Nigeria.
Samantha Fuller, a spokesperson for Binance, confirmed the situation, stating that Anjarwalla is no longer in Nigerian territory.
Fuller emphasized the company’s primary concern for the safety and well-being of its employees, affirming active cooperation with Nigerian authorities to promptly address the issue.
Fuller stated, “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.”
However, specifics regarding the circumstances of Anjarwalla’s departure from custody were not disclosed.
In response to the incident, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) acknowledged the arrest of its official allegedly linked to Anjarwalla’s escape.
According to Zakari Mijinyawa, head of strategic communication at ONSA, preliminary findings indicate that Anjarwalla fled Nigeria using a smuggled passport.
Mijinyawa further disclosed that personnel responsible for Anjarwalla’s custody have been apprehended, with ongoing investigations aimed at unraveling the factors contributing to his escape from lawful detention.
“The personnel responsible for the custody of the suspect have been arrested, and a thorough investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances that led to his escape from lawful detention,” the statement stressed.
