Accountability Group Slams Binance Executive Gambrayan Over Attacks on Nigeria

A political pressure group, Accountability Group, has strongly criticized embattled Binance executive Tigran Gambrayan for his attempts to discredit Nigeria’s institutions after leveraging diplomatic channels to seek release from detention.

In a statement titled “Ignore the Riffraff Called Gambrayan,” the group’s Executive Director, Atoyebi Bamidele, condemned Gambrayan’s actions, describing them as dishonest and an attempt to manipulate public perception.

Gambrayan was arrested and detained in Nigeria over multiple financial infractions, but efforts to bring him to trial were met with theatrics, including claims of ill health to evade prosecution.

Recently, Gambrayan has been making allegations against the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the National Assembly, flooding media platforms with what the group termed “spurious accusations.”

The Integrity Group, another watchdog organization, also raised concerns over the retweeting of Gambrayan’s statements by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, questioning whether he was aligning with forces working against Nigeria’s interests.

Financial Misconduct and Foreign Exploitation

The Accountability Group alleged that Gambrayan’s conduct reflects a broader pattern of foreign actors exploiting Nigeria’s economy through dubious financial practices.“It is evident that individuals whose moral compass is dictated by financial gains will go to any lengths, provided it fills their pockets,” the statement read.

The group further stated that those caught in financial misconduct often attempt to obfuscate the facts or create distractions to avoid accountability.

History has shown that foreign elements have colluded with local conspirators to siphon Nigeria’s wealth, as seen in cases like P&ID and disputes over power projects, the group added.

It also linked international financial networks to the sponsorship of insecurity in Nigeria, alleging that some global advocates of human rights may be complicit in shielding economic saboteurs who operate under diplomatic cover.

Accusations Against Binance

The Accountability Group did not hold back in its criticism of Binance, alleging that the cryptocurrency platform has been a tool for illicit financial activities, including terror financing, money laundering, and fraud.

It is clear that Tigran Gambrayan, under the guise of being a Binance executive, entered Nigeria and engaged in questionable activities. Binance itself has a long history of facilitating financial crimes worldwide, making it unsurprising that one of its operatives is facing legal action here, the statement concluded.

The group called on Nigerian authorities to remain steadfast in upholding the country’s financial integrity and ensuring that economic saboteurs, regardless of their nationality or corporate affiliations, are held accountable.

The Accountability Group has dismissed embattled Binance executive Tigran Gambrayan as “a man of straw, in fact, a riffraff,” alleging that his primary concern was self-preservation and maintaining an extravagant lifestyle.

Gambrayan is the perfect combination of deceit and theatrics. He claimed to be at death’s door, too unwell to stand trial, yet maneuvered through diplomatic channels to secure his release. Now, like the canary he is, he has perched himself high and is singing all manner of nonsense against Nigerian institutions, the group stated.

The Accountability Group insisted that Gambrayan’s claims should be ignored, arguing that responding to him would only lend him undue credibility.

Every single reply gives him validation. How many times did he pretend to faint in court? How many times did he claim he was too weak to stand trial? Yet today, he is freely making baseless accusations, attempting to incite division in Nigeria.

Alleged Theatrics in Court

The group also criticized Gambrayan’s behavior during legal proceedings, alleging that he deliberately feigned illness to evade prosecution.

When he was brought to court to answer for flouting Nigeria’s financial regulations, evading taxes, and engaging in other illicit activities, he resorted to daily performances—fainting, appearing on crutches, sitting in a wheelchair, or even being stretchered in—just to create the illusion of being unfit for trial.

The group expressed outrage over what they described as Gambrayan’s “most infuriating act”—using diplomatic channels to secure a plea bargain-like arrangement before fleeing the country, only to launch attacks on Nigeria’s institutions from abroad.

Allegations of Political Collusion

The Accountability Group also raised concerns over Gambrayan’s apparent alignment with certain political figures, pointing to a recent incident where his criticisms of Nigerian authorities were swiftly retweeted by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai.

In one fell swoop, he targeted the National Assembly and attempted to discredit the National Security Adviser (NSA)—a man whose integrity has remained untarnished since his years in law enforcement. What’s even more troubling is the speed at which his falsehoods were amplified by out-of-favor politicians. The implications of this are disturbing.

Call for Prosecution

Concluding their statement, the Accountability Group insisted that Gambrayan should have been imprisoned, rather than allowed to leave Nigeria.

The rightful place for the Gambrayans of this world is behind bars, with the keys thrown into the ocean. Before arriving in Nigeria, he had already devastated economies across Africa. If possible, he should be extradited and made to face the full weight of the law. Our goodwill and adherence to international legal norms were wasted on someone undeserving.”

The group called on Nigerian authorities to remain resolute in their pursuit of justice, ensuring that economic saboteurs are held accountable, regardless of their status or affiliations.