Tigran Gambaryan, head of compliance with Binance financial crime, officially separates from the exchange of crypto after having endured eight months of detention in Nigeria for allegations of money laundering. Now authorized for all accusations, Gambaryan has confirmed in a recent interview that Friday June 6 Will mark his last day in Binance.
Tigran Gambaryan fareweed to the Binance after Nigeria erases the load
In February 2024Tigran Gambaryan – Once a high -level agent at the US Internal Revenue Service – was arrested alongside a colleague during a business trip to Nigeria. The arrest aroused international attention and reactions in reaction from Binance.
CEO of Binance Richard Teng Later, accused of Nigerian corruption officials, saying that they had asked for “secret payment” to resolve the case. Nigerian authorities have denied allegation but ultimately abandoned the charges October 2024.
Now in 2025Gambaryan has chosen to leave the cryptography giant.
Binance honors Gambaryan’s contributions to the conformity to cryptography
In an emotional farewell on the business scale, Binance expressed his gratitude for the Gambaryan service. A spokesperson for Binance said:
“We are deeply grateful for its dedication to transforming our organization of compliance with financial crimes. Thanks to its tireless efforts, the cryptography industry is safer for everyone. ”
From “crypto wizard” to the compliance of the Binance
Before joining Binance in 2021Gambaryan was renowned as a “cryptographic sorcerer” in the American circles of the application of laws for his success in tracing illegal transactions of blockchain.
At Binance, he focused on strengthening anti-flowage frameworks (AML) and has collaborated closely with global law organizations to enter illicit digital assets. His departure comes as Binance sails through multiple regulatory challenges around the world.
Dry vs binance: the legal battle ends
THE American Commission for Securities and Exchange (SEC) continued the Binance in June 2023accusing the exchange and its co-founder Changpeng Zhao (Cz) to poorly use customer funds and to violate securities laws.
In November 2023Binance and CZ pleaded guilty to separate loads and paid a $ 4.3 billion in penalties. CZ was also sentenced to a fine $ 50 million and served four months In an American prison, following his resignation as CEO.
CZ seeks Trump’s presidential grace
In May 2025Changpeng Zhao revealed that he had officially applied for a Presidential forgiveness For former President Donald Trump. After the main media, including Wall Street Journal Reported in moving, CZ confirmed:
“If they write this article, I can also officially apply.”
Zhao changes concentration, helping Pakistan And Kyrgyzistan Develop cryptographic regulatory frameworks and blockchain adoption strategies.
