The global cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has responded to claims that its official, Nadeem Anjarwalla, had fled detention in Nigeria.
Binance spokesperson, Samantha Fuller, confirmed that Anjarwalla is no longer in the country.
The company emphasized that the safety and well-being of its staff are paramount and that it is working closely with Nigerian officials to quickly address 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 announced.
However, the spokesperson did not provide details on how the executive left Nigerian custody.
Meanwhile, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed the arrest of its official allegedly responsible for the escape of Anjarwalla.
A statement by Zakari Mijinyawa, head of strategic communication at ONSA, said “preliminary investigation shows that Anjarwalla fled Nigeria using a smuggled passport”.
“The personnel responsible for the custody of the suspect have been arrested, and a thorough investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances that led to his escape from lawful detention,” the statement reads.
