Vice President of Global Intelligence and Investigations at Binance cryptocurrency exchange Tigran Gambaryan, who has been in custody in Nigeria since February 25, filed a claim for violation of his rights against the country's authorities. This is reported by local media.
In particular, charges were brought against the National Security Adviser of Nigeria, Nuh Ribad, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Gambaryan claims that his detention and confiscation of his passport contradict the local Constitution, which guarantees "personal freedom" and "transfer to court within a reasonable time."
He called on the court to order the NSA and EFCC to release him from custody, immediately return his passport, and issue a public apology.
Gambaryan also requested that an indefinite injunction be issued against his continued detention in connection with any investigation or demands placed on Binance.
The top manager said that together with Binance's director for West and East Africa, Nadim Anjarwalla, he arrived in Nigeria at the invitation of the authorities to discuss the exchange's activities. He has not committed any wrongdoing and has not been notified in writing.
"The only reason for the detention is that the government is requesting information from Binance and making demands on the company," he added.
Earlier, Anjarwalla, who managed to leave the country illegally, filed a similar lawsuit.
The Nigerian government has asked for help from Interpol to track down and arrest Anjarwalla for trial, according to local media.
The Court of First Instance postponed consideration of the case on Gambaryan's claim until April 8.
In particular, charges were brought against the National Security Adviser of Nigeria, Nuh Ribad, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Gambaryan claims that his detention and confiscation of his passport contradict the local Constitution, which guarantees "personal freedom" and "transfer to court within a reasonable time."
He called on the court to order the NSA and EFCC to release him from custody, immediately return his passport, and issue a public apology.
Gambaryan also requested that an indefinite injunction be issued against his continued detention in connection with any investigation or demands placed on Binance.
The top manager said that together with Binance's director for West and East Africa, Nadim Anjarwalla, he arrived in Nigeria at the invitation of the authorities to discuss the exchange's activities. He has not committed any wrongdoing and has not been notified in writing.
"The only reason for the detention is that the government is requesting information from Binance and making demands on the company," he added.
Earlier, Anjarwalla, who managed to leave the country illegally, filed a similar lawsuit.
The Nigerian government has asked for help from Interpol to track down and arrest Anjarwalla for trial, according to local media.
The Court of First Instance postponed consideration of the case on Gambaryan's claim until April 8.
