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Mounting Pressure on Biden Administration
There has been increasing pressure on the Biden administration to intervene and secure the release of detained Binance executives.
Call for Swift Action
The administration is facing calls to take swift action in securing the release of Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, detained by the Nigerian government since February 26, 2024.
Appeal by U.S. Chamber of Digital Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Digital Commerce made an appeal for urgent diplomatic intervention, highlighting what it sees as a grave injustice.
Gambaryan’s Detention and Precedent
The Chamber of Digital Commerce argues that Gambaryan’s detention sets a troubling precedent for American entrepreneurs abroad, particularly in the cryptocurrency industry.
Concerns Raised
They state that the detention lacks due process and poses challenges to international law norms and diplomatic relations.
Detention of Gambaryan and Anjarwalla
Gambaryan and Anjarwalla arrived in Abuja to discuss the dispute with Binance over alleged illegal activities in Nigeria.
Meeting with Nigerian Officials
After meeting with officials, they were escorted to a guesthouse managed by Nigeria’s National Security Agency.
Arrests and Binance’s Exit
The arrests occurred before Binance announced its exit from Nigeria, adding complexity to the situation.
Regulatory Scrutiny and Binance’s Actions
Binance had to discontinue services involving the Nigerian naira after regulatory scrutiny and a $10 billion fine imposed by the Nigerian government.
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