Binance Executive Takes Legal Action Against Nigerian Authorities

Gambaryan’s lawyer presented the case in Abuja, stating client’s detention is being used by Nigerian gov to pressure Binance.

Tigran Gambaryan, a top executive at Binance, has taken legal action against the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria.

According to a Reuters report, Gambaryan, an American citizen, has filed a Fundamental Rights suit alleging wrongful detention by Nigerian authorities.

Gambaryan’s lawyer, T.J. Krukrubo SAN, presented the case before the Federal High Court in Abuja, revealing that his client’s detention is being used by the Nigerian government as leverage to extract demands from Binance.