Binance’s Head of Financial Crimes Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, has rejected a statement from the Nigerian government that discredited his allegations.
According to reports, Gambaryan claimed on Friday that three members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives demanded $150 million from him in exchange for securing his release while he was detained in the country.
He also alleged that Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, sought funds to support his political ambitions.
Additionally, he refuted the government’s claim, stating that $26 billion did not leave the country as alleged.
In response, the Nigerian government, through a statement signed by Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, urged the public to disregard Gambaryan’s accusations.
Addressing the government’s denial on his 𝕏 handle, Gambaryan stated that there was no point in arguing with “evil” and emphasized that he had presented the facts so that citizens could know the truth.
His words: “Maybe you should take the time to get your facts straight before posting. I was invited by the Nigerian FIU to a meeting in January. Last time I checked, they are part of the Nigerian government. House members also invited us to the meeting. Last time I checked, the legislative branch is also part of the Nigerian government.
“You said the second part was part of a probe? Lol. So when you invited us to a friendly meeting, you even lied about that?
“A tactic deployed by Gambaryan and his team? What are you talking about? I was in a safe house for a month, watching TV, while you were trying to use me as leverage. You then panicked and knowingly charged me with blatantly false accusations.
“So I was released on humanitarian grounds? At least you’re finally admitting the need to release me. Last time you posted, you claimed my health was fine and that there was nothing wrong with me.
“You investigated? Yet you didn’t take a statement from me? A person with direct knowledge. What a joke.
“You dragged my name through the mud for the past year with zero evidence against me, nearly killed me, and caused trauma to my family. And now you have the nerve to talk about defamation?
“I’ll put my credibility on the line anytime. In court? You mean like last time, when your attorneys didn’t even show up to the human rights suit in Abuja?
“Get your facts straight. I am done with this foolishness. I said my part. I’ll be off twitter now since it’s pointless to argue with evil.”
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