“Nigeria Kidnapped My Former Worker” – Binance Founder Zhao Speaks Out Amid Trump’s US Invasion Menace
Binance Founder Zhao Accuses Nigerian Authorities of ‘Kidnapping’ Ex-Worker Amid Trump’s Warning to Tinubu
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has sparked renewed world consideration on Nigeria’s safety and governance, alleging that the nation’s authorities “kidnapped” his former worker, Tigran Gambaryan, amid rising diplomatic pressure with the United States.
Zhao’s feedback got here shortly after former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the alleged persecution and killing of Christians in Nigeria, threatening potential U.S. intervention if the violence persists.
“Nigeria principally kidnapped Tigran Gambaryan — a former Binance worker and ex-U.S. federal agent — for eight months with out trigger,” Zhao stated.
The accusations have reignited scrutiny of Nigeria’s human rights report and its strained relationship with worldwide companions.
Zhao, who stepped down as Binance CEO in 2023 however stays influential within the world crypto trade, accused Nigerian authorities of unlawfully detaining Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen, throughout a 2024 investigation into the corporate’s operations in Nigeria.
Gambaryan was finally launched after months of diplomatic negotiations and worldwide outcry.
The timing of Zhao’s assertion, coinciding with Trump’s threats of U.S. motion, has fueled debate over corruption, justice, and human rights in Nigeria — and the way the nation’s inside challenges are shaping its picture on the worldwide stage.