币安高管因逃税指控逃离尼日利亚监管

加密货币交易所币安的一名高级管理人员在面临逃税指控的同时逃脱了尼日利亚的拘留。纳迪姆·安贾尔瓦拉 (Nadeem Anjarwalla) 于 2 月 26 日被拘留，据称他于 3 月 22 日潜逃，当局对他越狱的后勤保障提出质疑，因为他的护照在初次拘留时就被没收了。该事件引发了人们对拘留设施安全措施以及币安可能参与越狱的担忧。

Binance Executive Escapes Nigerian Custody Amidst Tax Evasion Charges

币安高管因逃税指控逃脱尼日利亚监管

By The Wall Street Journal

华尔街日报

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.

加密货币交易所币安的两名高管之一在受到刑事指控后逃避了尼日利亚当局。该高管 Nadeem Anjarwalla 最初于 2 月 26 日被拘留，这是该国持续打击该交易所的一部分。

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.

当地报道显示，在 Anjarwalla 逃跑后，尼日利亚政府对币安提出了逃税指控。这一事态发展是在当局针对该交易所采取了一系列不断升级的行动之后发生的。

An Executive's Escape

高管的逃亡

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.

尼日利亚一家报纸透露，安贾尔瓦拉在被拘留近一个月后逃离了政府拘留。据报道，该高管于 3 月 22 日逃离该国。

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.

初次被捕后，Anjarwalla 与另一位币安高管 Tigran Gambaryan 一起被关押在阿布贾的一家宾馆。据报道，3 月 22 日星期五，安贾尔瓦拉被警卫护送到附近的一座清真寺，进行斋月祈祷。然而，他随后消失了，据信是乘坐中东航空公司的航班从阿布贾飞出的。

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.

安贾尔瓦拉逃跑的情况引起了当局的质疑。该高管拥有英国和肯尼亚双重国籍，他的护照在拘留期间被没收。

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.

调查人员随后确定安贾尔瓦拉使用肯尼亚护照逃离该国。他如何获得这本护照仍然是个谜，因为据报道，他在二月份被捕时只拥有英国旅行证件。

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.

有消息人士告诉当地新闻媒体，币安高管所在的宾馆相对舒适，并享有一定的特权。据信，安贾尔瓦拉利用了这些特权，包括使用电话，来计划逃跑。

Ongoing Investigation and International Cooperation

正在进行的调查和国际合作

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.

当局正在积极寻找安贾尔瓦拉并将其送回拘留所。据报道，他们正在努力确定他的预定目的地。已联系国际刑警组织发出国际逮捕令。

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."

币安已承认这一情况，并确认正在与尼日利亚当局合作。一名代表告诉 CNBC：“我们获悉纳迪姆已不再被尼日利亚拘留。我们的首要关注点仍然是我们员工的安全，我们正在与尼日利亚当局合作，以迅速解决这一问题。”

Tax Evasion Charges

逃税指控

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 此前报道的那样，尼日利亚对币安的打击力度在最近几周有所加强。本月早些时候，该交易所被政府罚款 100 亿美元，政府指责币安助长尼日利亚奈拉贬值。

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

随后，政府要求币安首席执行官理查德·滕（Richard Teng）解决恐怖主义融资、洗钱和逃税的指控。

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.

最新报道显示，尼日利亚政府已向阿布贾联邦高等法院对币安提出四项逃税指控。 Anjarwalla 和 Gambaryan 被列为该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.

这些指控称，币安未缴纳增值税（VAT）和公司所得税，未提交纳税申报表，并通过其平台协助客户逃税。

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.

尼日利亚政府还指责币安未在联邦税务局（FIRS）进行税务登记，并违反了该国现有的税务法规。

Binance's Regulatory Struggles

币安的监管斗争

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，币安就美国司法部提出的反洗钱违规指控达成和解。该和解金额总计 43 亿美元，还要求首席执行官赵长鹏下台。

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.

币安在其他司法管辖区也面临着监管挑战。该公司未能遵守当地法律，导致日本、英国和美国等国家受到调查和制裁。

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.

币安一直在努力解决这些监管问题。该交易所投资了合规计划，并聘请了一支法律和合规专家团队。然而，该公司的全球影响力和加密货币交易的去中心化性质继续带来挑战。

Market and Regulatory Impact

市场和监管影响

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 逃亡和币安持续陷入法律麻烦的消息对加密货币市场产生了复杂的影响。该交易所的原生代币币安币（BNB）在过去一周经历了价值下跌。

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.

世界各地的监管机构正在密切关注事态发展。尼日利亚政府针对币安的行动为其他考虑对加密货币交易所实施更严格监管的国家树立了先例。

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.

随着监管环境的发展，币安和其他交易所将需要调整其运营以确保合规性。尼日利亚案件的结果以及币安对指控的回应将受到行业参与者和监管机构的密切关注。