The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed that Nadeem Anjarwalla, the regional manager for Africa at Binance, has escaped from lawful custody. According to a statement by Zakari Mijinyawa, the Head of Strategic Communication at ONSA, preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Anjarwalla fled Nigeria using a smuggled passport. The individuals responsible for his custody have been apprehended, and a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding his escape from detention.
An online newspaper first broke the story of Nadeem Anjarwalla’s escape, which was later verified. The 38-year-old Binance regional manager and his colleague were being held at the Abuja guest house on Friday, March 22, 2024, when he successfully escaped from the authorities. Taking advantage of the ongoing Ramadan fast, the on-duty guards allegedly escorted him to a nearby mosque for prayers.
Aside from this, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has declared that it has charged Binance and its two executives, including Nadeem Anjarwalla, with four counts of tax evasion. The case will be investigated further after the charges are brought before an Abuja Federal High Court.
These recent events have sparked significant attention and concern. The escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla and the tax evasion charges against Binance and its executives raise important legal and security issues that need to be addressed. The authorities are actively working to investigate the circumstances surrounding the escape and to ensure that justice is served.
As the situation unfolds, it is crucial to follow the updates from reliable news bulletin sources to gain a comprehensive understanding of the ongoing investigations and their implications for Binance, its executives, and the broader context of financial and tax-related matters in Nigeria.
