In 2024, Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, was detained in Nigeria on money laundering charges, reflecting the conflict between crypto platforms and regulatory bodies. Despite his initial Optimism for collaboration, he faced severe challenges, including allegations of financial crimes totaling 35 million USD.
Critics noted the U.S. Government’s delayed response to Gambaryan’s detention, highlighting global crypto market conflicts. After eight months in custody, intensified advocacy efforts led to his release. Despite this, unresolved charges indicate persistent concerns with Binance’s operations in Nigeria.