FG Pursues Extradition of Binance Executive Found in Kenya After Escaping from Nigeria

By Mohammed Bello Doka

In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian government has successfully tracked down Nadeem Anjarwalla, a high-ranking executive of Binance who had managed to evade custody in Nigeria. Sources within the presidency, speaking on condition of anonymity, have confirmed that Anjarwalla has been located in Kenya. This revelation marks a significant breakthrough in the government's efforts to bring him to justice.

According to the unnamed source, the Nigerian authorities are now actively engaged in discussions with their counterparts in Kenya to expedite Anjarwalla's extradition. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the International Criminal Police, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Kenyan Police Service, is working tirelessly to ensure Anjarwalla's swift return to Nigeria to face charges.

Ola Olukuyede, the Chairman of the EFCC, reiterated the commission's commitment to pursuing justice in this matter. Last month, in a public statement, Olukuyede emphasized that the EFCC is cooperating closely with INTERPOL, as well as law enforcement agencies in the United States, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and Kenya, to facilitate Anjarwalla's extradition.

The charges against Anjarwalla, along with Binance Holdings Limited and another executive, are grave. They include allegations of tax evasion, currency speculation, and money laundering, which the EFCC views as serious offenses against the Nigerian state. The EFCC formally arraigned Binance and the two executives in court on Thursday, April 4, signaling the government's unwavering determination to hold those responsible for financial crimes to account.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the eyes of both the Nigerian and international communities remain fixed on the outcome of this case. The successful extradition of Nadeem Anjarwalla from Kenya to Nigeria would not only serve as a triumph for law enforcement but also send a clear message that individuals accused of financial malpractice cannot evade justice, regardless of their global reach.