According to undisclosed government insiders briefed on the matter, the confirmation of Anjarwalla’s arrest and forthcoming extradition to Nigeria was disclosed on Sunday evening.
A reliable source stated, “Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive at Binance, has been apprehended by the Kenya Police Service, and arrangements are being made for his extradition to Nigeria this week through Interpol.”
Another source affirmed, “As previously indicated, Anjarwalla’s extradition is underway following his arrest in Kenya. He will be transferred to Nigeria this week.”
Earlier reports from The MATRIX revealed that the Nigerian government had located Anjarwalla in Kenya after his escape from custody in Nigeria.
In response to this development, collaborative efforts between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Interpol, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Kenyan Police Service have intensified to expedite Anjarwalla’s extradition.
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It was reported that Anjarwalla went into hiding upon his arrival in Kenya after his cover was exposed.
“We have located him. He is in Kenya, and we are cooperating with the authorities to bring him back to Nigeria. The government and security agencies, in conjunction with Kenyan authorities and Interpol, are working tirelessly to ensure his return to Nigeria to face the charges against him,” a source disclosed.
Furthermore, EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, confirmed in the March edition of the EFCC bulletin titled “EFCC Alert” that collaborative efforts were underway with Interpol, the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the governments of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and Kenya to extradite Anjarwalla.
Olukoyede stated, “The EFCC’s assumption of jurisdiction over the prosecution of Binance executives sends a strong message about the agency’s determination to curb distortions and disruptions in the country’s forex market.”
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“The charges against Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, and Nadeem Anjarwalla, the company’s executives, include tax evasion, currency speculation, and money laundering amounting to $35,400,000. While Gambaryan is currently in custody, efforts to extradite Anjarwalla are in progress. Collaborating with the EFCC in this endeavor are Interpol, the FBI, and the governments of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and Kenya,” Olukoyede added.
