Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange platform, has responded to the recent escape of one of its executives from Nigerian custody.
Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offenses, reportedly escaped from lawful custody last Friday.
According to reports, Anjarwalla fled from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were held after guards allowed him to attend prayers at a nearby mosque during the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The 38-year-old British citizen, who also holds Kenyan citizenship, is believed to have departed from Abuja using a Middle Eastern airline.
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The spokesperson for Binance, Samantha Fuller, revealed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying that the company will continue to protect the safety of its staff regardless of the situation.
“We were made aware that Nadeem is no longer in Nigerian custody. Our primary focus remains on the safety of our employees, and we are working collaboratively with Nigerian authorities to quickly resolve this issue,” Fuller said.
The cryptocurrency exchange platform stated that while they do not have specific details about Anjarwalla’s whereabouts, their primary concern is the safety of their employees.
Binance emphasized their collaboration with local authorities in Nigeria to ensure the safety of their employees and to address any ongoing issues with the Nigerian government.
