Efforts are underway by INTERPOL to ensure the extradition of Nadeem Anjarwalla, the fleeing Binance chief, to Nigeria where he is facing tax evasion charges brought by the Federal Government.
Anjarwalla managed to escape custody while he and his colleague Tigran Gambaryan were being held by Nigerian authorities.
Giving insights into the extradition plans, Garba Umar, Vice President of the INTERPOL Africa Executive Committee, discussed the process during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program, which was monitored by NewsNow.
Umar emphasized that the necessary documentation for Anjarwalla’s return to Nigeria is already in progress. He highlighted the established procedures that countries must adhere to when pursuing fugitives who flee their jurisdiction.
“INTERPOL’s role is to provide guidance, support, and information on the bilateral agreements and treaties in place to facilitate the extradition of fugitives. The process is actively ongoing, and Nadeem’s case is being handled like any other,” Umar explained.
He added, “Rest assured, we are collaborating effectively and working diligently to ensure that justice is served. It’s just a matter of time before he faces the legal consequences.”
“All necessary paperwork has been completed,” Umar confirmed.