Former Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan has reiterated the authenticity of his claims regarding his detention in Nigeria, stating that his assertions were based on firsthand knowledge and information shared with both U.S. and Nigerian law enforcement agencies. He emphasized that his primary concern now is to move forward and find peace.
“I don’t want to see my kids cry because I’m not around. I don’t want to see videos of my 75-year-old mother on television in tears. I don’t want to see my wife crying on TV. I want to put this nightmare behind me and move on,” Gambaryan wrote in a post on X.
Reflecting on his experience, he described the ordeal as a distressing period for both him and his family, condemning what he characterized as “outrageous, baseless, and trumped-up charges” that led to his detention. Gambaryan, a former Special Agent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, stated that while he had dedicated his career to combating financial crimes, he never anticipated being subjected to such circumstances.
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Additionally, he alluded to his previous claims that Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, had allegedly demanded millions of dollars for political purposes while he was detained. Although he did not expand on these allegations in his latest statement, he maintained that his account was truthful and called on law enforcement agencies to ensure accountability.
“I am no longer in law enforcement. The responsibility of seeing this through to a logical conclusion now falls on those still serving in the United States and Nigeria,” he stated.
The controversy surrounding Binance’s operations in Nigeria has continued to generate discussions, with Gambaryan’s allegations adding another dimension to the ongoing legal and diplomatic tensions. Nigerian authorities have yet to formally respond to his latest remarks.
