Nigerian Tax Authority Drops Charges Against Imprisoned Binance Executive
June 14, 2024
The Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service has dropped tax violation charges against imprisoned Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who had been arrested on tax-related offenses. The tax authority reviewed its original indictment and, in a revised submission to the court, listed Binance as the sole defendant. Meanwhile, Gambaryan is suffering from malaria and pneumonia in prison. The announcement also revealed that the ordeal is not over, as money laundering charges are still pending.