Ah, the curious case of Tigran Gambaryan, a name that now dances on the tongues of crypto enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists alike! Four moons after his liberation from the clutches of Nigerian authorities, our intrepid Binance executive has emerged from the shadows, clutching a tale that could make even the most seasoned storyteller weep with envy.
Binance Executive Calls Out Nigerian Authorities
In a recent exposé by WIRED, the saga of Gambaryan’s eight-month odyssey unfolds like a poorly scripted soap opera, complete with clandestine meetings, a dramatic escape, and a health scare that could rival a thriller novel. Who knew the world of cryptocurrency could be so… theatrical?
Detained alongside his partner in mischief, Nadeem Anjarwalla, in the frigid embrace of late February 2024, Gambaryan found himself ensnared in Nigeria’s grand crackdown on Binance. The roles were clear: Gambaryan, the VP of Global Intelligence and Investigations, and Anjarwalla, the regional manager from Kenya, were merely pawns in a game far too complex for mere mortals.
In the wee hours of a Friday, Gambaryan took to X (formerly known as Twitter, because why not?) to spill the beans about the Nigerian Department of State Services (DSS) and their rather peculiar involvement in a staff meeting with the House Committee on Financial Crimes (HCFC). Oh, the irony! 🍿
According to our beleaguered executive, their January 5, 2024, rendezvous with the DSS was merely a “prerequisite” to meet the House of Representatives. During this delightful gathering, the officials hinted that Binance’s staff had to “comply with whatever the House members instructed us to do.” Because who doesn’t love a little coercion with their coffee?
Gambaryan, with a flair for the dramatic, dubbed the entire affair a “Mickey Mouse operation at its best.” Picture this: fake media, cameras that were as useful as a chocolate teapot, all designed to create an illusion of legitimacy while the officials plotted to extort the crypto exchange’s employees. Bravo! 👏
As you may already know, this ended with them asking for a $150 million bribe, paid in cryptocurrency into their personal wallets. A Mickey Mouse operation at its best.
As reported by Bitcoinist, Binance’s CEO Richard Teng, in a fit of righteous indignation, denounced the Nigerian authorities in May 2024 for their audacious request for a $150 million bribe to “settle the allegations” against the exchange. Because nothing says “trustworthy” like a hefty bribe, right?
In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, the Binance representatives fled the country, refusing to pay the ransom. Yet, Gambaryan, perhaps lured by the siren call of adventure, agreed to return to Nigeria to denounce the incident and possibly clear the air. What a noble knight! 🏇
Gambaryan Accuses Officers Of ‘Greed’ And ‘Incompetence’
With the fervor of a man wronged, Gambaryan unleashed a torrent of accusations against the Nigerian authorities, even sending a letter to the US Embassy and the British High Commission, claiming they were “voluntarily participating in strategic talks.” Oh, the audacity!
He alleged that Hamma’Adama Bello, an officer from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), confessed to being willing to fabricate evidence to secure a court order for the Binance executives’ extended stay in detention. A true master of the art of deception!
Gambaryan further lamented the wrongful detention of innocent EFCC detectives after Anjarwalla’s escape, asserting, “If anyone should have been detained, it was Belloji, for multiple basic law enforcement failures, incompetence, and negligence.” A classic case of the pot calling the kettle black!
According to Gambaryan, the Nigerian authorities attempted to use them as pawns in a game of international intrigue, demanding user data on all Nigerians to target opposition members allegedly “manipulating the price of the naira.” Because who doesn’t love a little political drama mixed with crypto chaos?
In conclusion, Gambaryan painted a vivid picture of greed and incompetence that shattered the once-strong relationship between Binance and Nigerian law enforcement, complicating his illegal detention to a point of no return. Bravo, indeed! 🎭
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2025-02-15 18:14