Key Takeaways Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla escaped detention in Nigeria using a counterfeit passport amid charges of tax evasion against the cryptocurrency exchange. Anjarwalla and his colleague, Tigran Gambaryan, were initially detained following a criminal complaint, with Nigerian authorities demanding Binance provide data on Nigerian traders. The Nigerian government has accused Binance of facilitating nearly $21 billion in money laundering, emphasizing its commitment to combating financial crimes associated with cryptocurrency platforms.