幣安高層因逃稅指控逃離尼日利亞監管

加密貨幣交易所幣安的一名高級管理人員在面臨逃稅指控的同時逃脫了尼日利亞的拘留。納迪姆·安賈爾瓦拉(Nadeem Anjarwalla) 於2 月26 日被拘留，據稱他於3 月22 日潛逃，當局對他越獄的後勤保障提出質疑，因為他的護照在初次拘留時就被沒收了。這起事件引發了人們對拘留設施安全措施以及幣安可能參與越獄的擔憂。

Binance Executive Escapes Nigerian Custody Amidst Tax Evasion Charges

幣安高層因逃稅指控逃脫尼日利亞監管

By The Wall Street Journal

華爾街日報

One of two senior executives from cryptocurrency exchange Binance has evaded Nigerian authorities after criminal charges were filed against him. The executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, was initially detained on February 26th as part of the country's ongoing crackdown on the exchange.

加密貨幣交易所幣安的兩名高管之一在受到刑事指控後逃避了尼日利亞當局。該高管 Nadeem Anjarwalla 最初於 2 月 26 日被拘留，這是該國持續打擊該交易所的一部分。

Local reports indicate that the Nigerian government has filed tax evasion charges against Binance in the wake of Anjarwalla's escape. This development follows a series of escalating actions taken by authorities against the exchange.

當地通報顯示，在 Anjarwalla 逃跑後，奈及利亞政府對幣安提出了逃稅指控。這一事態發展是在當局針對該交易所採取了一系列不斷升級的行動之後發生的。

An Executive's Escape

高階主管的逃亡

A Nigerian newspaper has revealed that Anjarwalla fled government custody nearly a month after his detention. According to the report, the executive escaped the country on March 22nd.

尼日利亞一家報紙透露，安賈爾瓦拉在被拘留近一個月後逃離了政府拘留。據報道，該高管於 3 月 22 日逃離該國。

After his initial arrest, Anjarwalla was held alongside another Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, at an Abuja guest house. On Friday, March 22nd, Anjarwalla was reportedly escorted to a nearby mosque by guards for prayer in observance of Ramadan. However, he subsequently vanished and is believed to have flown out of Abuja on a Middle East Airline flight.

初次被捕後，Anjarwalla 與另一位幣安高層 Tigran Gambaryan 一起被關押在阿布賈的一家賓館。據報道，3 月 22 日星期五，安賈爾瓦拉被警衛護送到附近的一座清真寺，進行齋戒月祈禱。然而，他隨後消失了，據信是乘坐中東航空公司的航班從阿布賈飛出的。

The circumstances surrounding Anjarwalla's escape have raised questions for authorities. The executive, who holds dual British and Kenyan citizenship, had his passport confiscated during his detention.

安賈爾瓦拉逃跑的情況引起了當局的質疑。該高階主管擁有英國和肯亞雙重國籍，他的護照在拘留期間被沒收。

Investigators have since determined that Anjarwalla fled the country using his Kenyan passport. How he gained access to this passport remains a mystery, as he reportedly only had his British travel document in his possession when apprehended in February.

調查人員隨後確定安賈爾瓦拉使用肯亞護照逃離該國。他如何獲得這本護照仍然是個謎，因為據報道，他在二月被捕時只擁有英國旅行證件。

Sources have informed local news outlets that the guest house where the Binance executives were held was relatively comfortable and allowed for certain privileges. It is believed that Anjarwalla exploited these privileges, including access to a phone, to plan his escape.

有消息人士告訴當地新聞媒體，幣安高層所在的賓館相對舒適，並享有一定的特權。據信，安賈爾瓦拉利用了這些特權，包括使用電話，來計劃逃跑。

Ongoing Investigation and International Cooperation

正在進行的調查和國際合作

Authorities are actively pursuing efforts to locate Anjarwalla and return him to custody. They are reportedly working to determine his intended destination. Interpol has been contacted to issue an international arrest warrant.

當局正積極尋找安賈爾瓦拉並將其送回拘留所。據報道，他們正在努力確定他的預定目的地。已聯繫國際刑警組織發出國際逮捕令。

Binance has acknowledged the situation and confirmed that it is cooperating with Nigerian authorities. A representative told CNBC: "We were made aware that Nadeem is no longer in Nigerian custody. Our primary focus remains on the safety of our employees and we are working collaboratively with Nigerian authorities to quickly resolve this issue."

幣安已承認這一情況，並確認正在與尼日利亞當局合作。一名代表告訴 CNBC：“我們獲悉納迪姆已不再被尼日利亞拘留。我們的首要關注點仍然是我們員工的安全，我們正在與尼日利亞當局合作，以迅速解決這一問題。”

Tax Evasion Charges

逃稅指控

As Bitcoinist previously reported, Nigeria's crackdown on Binance has intensified in recent weeks. Earlier this month, the exchange was fined $10 billion by the government, which accused Binance of contributing to the devaluation of the Nigerian naira.

正如 Bitcoinist 先前報導的那樣，尼日利亞對幣安的打擊力度在最近幾週有所加強。本月早些時候，該交易所被政府罰款 100 億美元，政府指責幣安助長奈及利亞奈拉貶值。

Subsequently, the government demanded that Binance CEO Richard Teng address allegations of terrorist financing, money laundering, and tax evasion.

隨後，政府要求幣安執行長理查德·滕（Richard Teng）解決恐怖主義融資、洗錢和逃稅的指控。

The latest reports indicate that the Nigerian government has filed four tax evasion charges against Binance at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Anjarwalla and Gambaryan are listed as the second and third defendants in the case.

最新通報顯示，奈及利亞政府已向阿布賈聯邦高等法院對幣安提出四項逃稅指控。 Anjarwalla 和 Gambaryan 被列為該案的第二和第三被告。

The charges allege that Binance failed to pay Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax, did not file tax returns, and assisted customers in evading taxes through its platform.

這些指控稱，幣安未繳納增值稅（VAT）和公司所得稅，未提交報稅表，並透過其平台協助客戶逃稅。

The Nigerian government also accuses Binance of failing to register with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for tax purposes and violating existing tax regulations in the country.

奈及利亞政府也指控幣安未在聯邦稅務局（FIRS）進行稅務登記，並違反了該國現有的稅務法規。

Binance's Regulatory Struggles

幣安的監管鬥爭

In November 2023, Binance settled charges brought by the US Department of Justice related to anti-money laundering violations. The settlement, totaling $4.3 billion, also required CEO Changpeng Zhao to step down.

2023 年 11 月，幣安就美國司法部提出的反洗錢違規指控達成和解。和解金額總計 43 億美元，還要求執行長趙長鵬下台。

Binance has faced regulatory challenges in other jurisdictions as well. The company's failure to comply with local laws has led to investigations and sanctions in countries such as Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

幣安在其他司法管轄區也面臨監管挑戰。該公司未能遵守當地法律，導致日本、英國和美國等國家受到調查和製裁。

Binance's efforts to address these regulatory concerns have been ongoing. The exchange has invested in compliance programs and has hired a team of legal and compliance experts. However, the company's global reach and the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency trading continue to present challenges.

幣安一直在努力解決這些監管問題。該交易所投資了合規計劃，並聘請了一支法律和合規專家團隊。然而，該公司的全球影響力和加密貨幣交易的去中心化性質繼續帶來挑戰。

Market and Regulatory Impact

市場和監管影響

The news of Anjarwalla's escape and Binance's ongoing legal troubles has had a mixed impact on the cryptocurrency market. Binance Coin (BNB), the exchange's native token, has experienced a decline in value over the past week.

Anjarwalla 逃亡和幣安持續陷入法律麻煩的消息對加密貨幣市場產生了複雜的影響。該交易所的原生代幣幣安幣（BNB）在過去一周經歷了價值下跌。

Regulatory authorities around the world are closely monitoring the situation. The Nigerian government's actions against Binance set a precedent for other countries considering imposing stricter regulations on cryptocurrency exchanges.

世界各地的監管機構正在密切關注事態發展。尼日利亞政府針對幣安的行動為其他考慮對加密貨幣交易所實施更嚴格監管的國家樹立了先例。

As the regulatory landscape evolves, Binance and other exchanges will need to adapt their operations to ensure compliance. The outcome of the Nigerian case and Binance's response to the charges will be closely watched by industry participants and regulators alike.

隨著監管環境的發展，幣安和其他交易所將需要調整其營運以確保合規性。尼日利亞案件的結果以及幣安對指控的回應將受到行業參與者和監管機構的密切關注。