Gambaryan, an ex-IRS investigator and Binance executive, was jailed in Nigeria for alleged money laundering and tax evasion. He was invited to Nigeria to discuss issues between the Nigerian government and Binance, including accusations of money laundering and contributing to the devaluation of the Nigerian currency. His health has worsened in prison, requiring urgent medical care for a herniated disc. Though the charges have been dropped on medical grounds, he remains in Nigeria, and pressure from the US continues for his release. Gambaryan's case has drawn international attention, and congressional members have urged considering it a hostage scenario.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/tigran-gambaryan-charges-dropped-nigeria/
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/binance
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"type": "Breach",
"date": "10/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
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'description': 'Gambaryan, an ex-IRS investigator and Binance executive, was '
'jailed in Nigeria for alleged money laundering and tax '
'evasion. He was invited to Nigeria to discuss issues between '
'the Nigerian government and Binance, including accusations of '
'money laundering and contributing to the devaluation of the '
'Nigerian currency. His health has worsened in prison, '
'requiring urgent medical care for a herniated disc. Though '
'the charges have been dropped on medical grounds, he remains '
'in Nigeria, and pressure from the US continues for his '
"release. Gambaryan's case has drawn international attention, "
'and congressional members have urged considering it a hostage '
'scenario.',
'motivation': 'Money Laundering, Tax Evasion',
'threat_actor': 'Nigerian Government',
'title': 'Arrest and Detention of Ex-IRS Investigator and Binance Executive '
'in Nigeria',
'type': 'Money Laundering, Tax Evasion'}