The Kenyan Police have apprehended Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, as the International Criminal Police Organisation seeks to extradite him to Nigeria within days.
Sources familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named as they were not authorised to speak publicly, confirmed this to our correspondent on Sunday night.
One source stated, “Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has been taken into custody by the Kenyan Police, and he is expected to be extradited to Nigeria this week by INTERPOL.”
Another source noted, “We had earlier reported that Anjarwalla would be extradited; he’s now been arrested in Kenya, and he’ll be returning to Nigeria shortly.”
Our previous reports indicated that the Nigerian government had tracked Anjarwalla to Kenya after his escape from custody.
Following this development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, INTERPOL, the Nigerian Police, and the Kenyan Police are working together to expedite Anjarwalla’s extradition.
In an earlier report, it was disclosed that Anjarwalla went into hiding immediately upon arrival in Kenya.
“We have located him. He is in Kenya, and we’re collaborating with the authorities to ensure his return to Nigeria to face the charges against him,” said a source.
Meanwhile, EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, had earlier confirmed in its bulletin, “EFCC Alert,” that the commission is coordinating with INTERPOL, the FBI, and the governments of the UK, Northern Ireland, and Kenya to expedite Anjarwalla’s extradition.
Olukoyede remarked, “Our takeover of the prosecution of Binance executives sends a strong message that the EFCC is determined to curb distortions and disruptions in the forex market.”
He added, “Tax evasion, currency speculation, and money laundering totaling $35,400,000 are at the core of our charges against Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, and Nadeem Anjarwalla.”
“While Gambaryan is already in custody, efforts are in full swing to extradite Anjarwalla. The EFCC is collaborating with INTERPOL, the FBI, and governments from various nations to ensure his return for arraignment alongside the company and Gambaryan.”
