Police arrests Binance executive who escaped from Nigeria to Kenya

The Kenya Police Service has apprehended Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of Binance, following his attempt to flee from legal custody in Nigeria.

This development comes as the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) moves swiftly to facilitate his extradition to Nigeria, expected to take place within the week.

According to undisclosed government sources familiar with the situation, Anjarwalla’s whereabouts were traced to Kenya after he evaded authorities in Nigeria.

The collaborative efforts between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), INTERPOL, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Kenyan Police Service have intensified to ensure Anjarwalla’s prompt return to Nigeria to face the charges against him.

The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, confirmed in the March edition of the EFCC bulletin titled “EFCC Alert,” that the commission is working in conjunction with various international agencies, including the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as well as the governments of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and Kenya, to expedite Anjarwalla’s extradition process.

The charges against Anjarwalla and his associates, including Tigran Gambaryan, involve allegations of tax evasion, currency speculation, and money laundering totaling $35,400,000.

While Gambaryan is currently in custody, the process of extraditing Anjarwalla is underway, with the cooperation of multiple international law enforcement agencies.

This joint effort aims to ensure that Anjarwalla faces justice for his alleged involvement in financial crimes, signaling the EFCC’s determination to combat disruptions in the country’s forex market.

As the extradition proceedings progress, Anjarwalla’s arraignment in absentia, along with the company and Gambaryan, looms closer, highlighting the commitment of law enforcement agencies to uphold the rule of law and prosecute those implicated in financial wrongdoing.