The Nigerian government’s tax evasion case against Binance is expected to begin on April 4.

Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has launched a legal case against Nigerian authorities, including National Security Advisor (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for alleged human rights violations.

Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen who oversaw the exchange’s criminal investigations division, was detained by Nigerian authorities on Feb. 26 along with his colleague Nadeem Anjarwalla as part of an investigation into the platform’s operations in the West African country.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian authorities’ tax evasion case against the crypto trading platform and its executives is expected to begin on April 4.

human rights violations

Gambaryan reportedly filed a motion at the Federal High Court in Abuja, making five key demands.

The demands include a declaration that his detention and continued confiscation of his passport violates his right to liberty under the Nigerian Constitution; the court ordering his immediate release and return of his passport; and a permanent injunction preventing authorities from further detaining him in connection with the Binance investigation. he.

In addition, the motion requires the defendant to make a public apology and orders the defendant to bear all costs incurred during the litigation.

Nadeem Anjarwalla had initially taken similar legal action to safeguard his fundamental human rights. However, his legal representatives withdrew the motion after he escaped from prison on March 22.

The court adjourned proceedings until April 8, citing the absence of the defendants and the lack of legal representation for one of the applicants.

tax evasion

Binance and its executives will face four charges of tax evasion at the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja.

The charges allege that Binance failed to register with relevant local authorities and evaded tax responsibilities. Additionally, the Nigerian government has accused Binance of facilitating users who evade taxes.

In addition to these charges, Binance is also accused of failing to invoice for Value Added Tax (VAT) matters and failing to deduct these taxes from its users. #币安高管  #尼日利亚