Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of crime compliance, is one of two executives detained in Nigeria. (Shutterstock/Consensus)

Binance Money Laundering Trial in Nigeria Pushed to June 20 Due to Executive’s Illness

Summary

Nigerian court adjourned Binance money laundering trial to June 20 due to an executive's illness. Tigran Gambaryan, Binance's head of financial crimes compliance, was charged with tax evasion and money laundering. He collapsed in court and received treatment for malaria. Gambaryan was moved to Kuje prison and denied bail. His wife called for his immediate release due to his deteriorating health. The trial is postponed to June 20.