Tigran Gambaryan is an employee of Binance, who along with others traveled to Nigeria for scheduled meetings with various Nigerian authorities, including ONSA, the Central Bank, and the SEC. Initially assured of their safety, the meetings began neutrally but took a turn when EFCC members demanded Binance delist the Naira, provide detailed user information, and comply financially. The situation escalated as Tigran was moved to a high-security compound, effectively detaining them without control over their communications. Binance's legal team intervened, offering to delist the Naira in exchange for their employees' release, but faced aggressive accusations and no official response from ONSA.
The international community, including the U.S. and UK embassies, were alerted. Despite Binance's compliance with the demands, the situation deteriorated. Today, Tigran Gambaryan remains in custody in Nigeria and is being charged with tax evasion and money laundering
