Binance Executive Escapes Nigerian Detention with Fake Passport Amid Tax Evasion Charges

A Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, reportedly managed to escape from detention in Nigeria using a counterfeit passport, a situation revealed by local sources. This development is part of a broader controversy involving the cryptocurrency exchange, as the Nigerian government has initiated criminal charges against Binance for alleged tax evasion, with legal proceedings starting at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Anjarwalla, alongside Tigran Gambaryan, was held in Abuja, detained in a guest house for an extended period. The escape occurred after Anjarwalla was allowed to leave for prayers, subsequently boarding a flight from Abuja with a Kenyan passport, despite his