Nadeem Anjarwalla, a fleeing Binance executive has been arrested by the Kenya Police Service.
According to government sources, Anjarwalla will be extradited to Nigeria within the week, courtesy of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL).
The arrest follows a manhunt led by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), INTERPOL, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Kenyan Police Service.
Anjarwalla had escaped from lawful custody in Nigeria and fled to Kenya, where he went into hiding.
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, confirmed that the commission is working with international partners, including the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, the UK, Northern Ireland, and Kenya, to extradite Anjarwalla.
He faces charges of tax evasion, currency speculation, and money laundering to the tune of $35.4 million.
Anjarwalla’s arrest and imminent extradition mark a significant victory in the fight against financial crimes. His arraignment in absentia alongside Binance Holdings Limited and co-accused Tigran Gambaryan is expected soon.
