In a significant development, Kenya Police Service has apprehended Nadeem Anjarwalla, a senior executive at Binance, as part of ongoing efforts by international law enforcement agencies to extradite him to Nigeria. Government sources, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, confirmed the arrest on Sunday night.
According to sources familiar with the case, Anjarwalla’s arrest in Kenya marks a crucial step in the extradition process, with Interpol coordinating his transfer to Nigeria within the week. Anjarwalla had eluded Nigerian authorities, prompting a cross-border pursuit that led to his discovery in Kenya.
Efforts to expedite Anjarwalla’s extradition have intensified, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Interpol, Nigeria Police Force, and Kenyan Police Service engaging in collaborative discussions. Anjarwalla had gone into hiding upon his arrival in Kenya, but authorities have now located him and are working towards his return to Nigeria to face charges related to financial misconduct.
The EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, reiterated the commission’s commitment to combat financial crimes, noting that Anjarwalla’s apprehension underscores their determination to uphold integrity in the forex market. Anjarwalla, along with other Binance executives, is accused of offenses including tax evasion, currency speculation, and money laundering amounting to $35.4 million.
The extradition process involves close cooperation between the EFCC, Interpol, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the governments of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, and Kenya. As preparations for his arraignment progress, authorities are focused on ensuring Anjarwalla’s swift return to Nigeria to face justice.