Tigran Gambaryan, who spent eight months in a detention facility in Nigeria for alleged corruption, has publicly named three Nigerian lawmakers who he claims asked him for a bribe of $150 million. House of Rep Members Denies Claims The former Binance executive accused Philip Agbese, Ginger Onwusibe, and Peter Akpanke, all members of the Nigerian House of Representatives, of demanding this large sum in exchange for help with his legal matters. Gambaryan’s claims have stirred controversy in Nigeria’s political scene. The lawmakers he accused denied his allegations. Gambaryan says he was held in Nigeria for several months on charges of corruption and other financial crimes. During this time, he alleges that three lawmakers asked him for a bribe, making his legal situation even more difficult. However, the lawmakers he accused have strongly denied the allegations. Some say Gambaryan’s claims attempt to damage their reputations and distract from his legal problems. Gambaryan’s public mention of the lawmakers has created more controversy around his case, even though the claims are still unproven. Many people are waiting for official responses from Gambaryan and the Nigerian government as the legal and political effects of the allegations unfold. Charges Against Binance And Tigran Gambaryan The 40-year-old US citizen traveled to Nigeria to meet with local officials. They were to discuss Binance’s business dealings in the country, but the meeting went sideways after the Nigerian authorities accused the exchange of hampering the economy . The charges against Binance and Gambaryan included money laundering and tax evasion. However, the tax charges against the executive were later withdrawn. As of September 2024, the United States government affirmed its relentless effort to free Gambaryan from custody in Nigeria. As reported by TheCoinRise, the former U.S. law enforcement officer has been held in a Nigerian prison since February 2024 over some regulation, tax, and compliance issues between the West African country and Binance. Crypto and Nigeria Cryptocurrencies are quite popular in Nigeria, with a recent report revealing that 99% of the population is familiar with the concept and 91% are willing to invest. Meanwhile, Binance has faced regulatory hurdles in its operations in the country. As such, Bayo Onanuga, an adviser to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, asked for Binance’s ban, KuCoin, and their trading platforms in the country. The post Ex-Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan Accuses Nigerian Reps of Bribery appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .