Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan refutes Nigerian government claims that he spread falsehoods, insisting officials demanded a $150 million bribe to prevent his arrest. He accuses authorities of detaining him unfairly and mishandling his case. The Nigerian government denies the allegations, urging him to provide evidence in court.
Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive and former U.S. federal agent, has strongly refuted the Nigerian government's claims that he is spreading falsehoods. This follows his allegation that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe to prevent his arrest and prosecution.
In a social media post, Gambaryan dismissed the government's rebuttal as baseless, accusing officials of distorting facts to discredit him. He insisted that his claims were true, challenging authorities to verify his statements in court. He further criticized the Nigerian authorities for detaining him unfairly, claiming he was used as leverage in negotiations involving Binance.
The controversy began after Gambaryan released a detailed account of his ordeal in Nigerian custody. In response, Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, issued a statement rejecting the bribery allegations, calling them “outrageous” and aimed at intimidating government officials handling the case. Idris insisted that Gambaryan should provide evidence in court rather than making public accusations.
However, Gambaryan countered these remarks, pointing out inconsistencies in the government’s stance. He questioned why no formal statement was taken from him during investigations and criticized the authorities for mishandling his case. He also accused them of attempting to silence him through misinformation.
Frustrated by the ongoing dispute, Gambaryan declared he would not engage further, saying, "It's pointless to argue with evil." His defiant response has intensified the controversy, drawing global attention to his legal battle in Nigeria.
While the Nigerian government maintains that Gambaryan must face due process, the Binance executive’s allegations have added a new layer of complexity to the case. The situation remains tense, with potential implications for Nigeria’s relationship with international business entities.
