Nigeria Arrests 792 in Landmark Crypto-Romance Scam Raid
Investigators uncovered an organized network where foreigners collaborated with Nigerian recruits to carry out romance and investment scams.
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Nigeria Drops Charges Against Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan Following Health Concerns: Report
The news comes only weeks after Nigerian courts had denied a bail application from the ailing Binance official.
Nigerian Judge Denies Detained Binance Executive Bail Despite Ill Health
The judge denied the second bail because an appeal regarding his ruling on the first application is still pending.
US Diplomats Push for Release of Binance Executive in Nigeria Citing Health Concerns: NYT
U.S. officials have been pressuring Nigerian authorities, citing Tigran Gambaryan’s deteriorating health in calls for his release.
Binance CEO Richard Teng Condemns Nigeria Over ‘Inhumane Treatment’ of Imprisoned Executive
After being held for six months, Tigran Gambaryan faces severe health issues, with inadequate medical care reportedly worsening his condition.
OKX to Discontinue Services in Nigeria, Here’s What Users Need to Know
OKX customers have until August 30 to withdraw their assets from the exchange.
KuCoin Introduces 7.5% Tax on Fees for Nigerian Users
KuCoin’s announcement comes roughly four months after the Nigerian government filed tax evasion charges against Binance.
Nigeria Drops Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance Executives
The executives are still defendants in a money laundering case brought by the EFCC.
US Lawmakers Urge Biden to Secure Release of Detained Binance Exec in Nigeria
U.S. politicians criticize Nigeria for baseless charges against Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance compliance officer and ex-federal agent.
Failure to Present Binance Executive for Arraignment: FIRS Shifts Blame to Correctional Service
The FIRS blamed the Correctional Service for not bringing the Binance executive to court.
