In a dramatic revelation that could send shockwaves through the corridors of power, Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime, has exposed an alleged plot involving three prominent Nigerian lawmakers. Gambaryan, who endured months of detention under accusations of money laundering and fostering criminal activity in Nigeria, is now speaking out about a sinister encounter that unfolded behind closed doors.
After the Nigerian government, with pressure from the United States, dropped the charges against him, Gambaryan took to X (formerly Twitter) to reveal the shocking details of an alleged extortion attempt. According to Gambaryan, three lawmakers demanded a staggering $150 million bribe to secure his release and halt legal proceedings against Binance. The three officials named in this alleged scheme were Peter Akpanke, Philip Agbese, and Ginger Obinna Onwusibe.
The accusations are made all the more jaw-dropping considering Onwusibe holds the prestigious position of head of the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption. Agbese, meanwhile, serves as the deputy spokesperson of the same body. Gambaryan’s claims have stirred controversy, with the House previously denying any involvement in bribery schemes with Binance.
But the shocking story doesn’t end there. Gambaryan describes a covert meeting held in January 2024, where a scheme was allegedly set up to intimidate him. In chilling detail, he recounts how the lawmakers had arranged a meeting with him under false pretenses, using fake cameras and media to give the illusion of an official, legitimate proceeding. The result of this staged operation, according to Gambaryan, was an outrageous demand for $150 million—paid directly into their personal cryptocurrency wallets.
Though Gambaryan’s explosive claims have caused an uproar, he has yet to present concrete evidence to back his story, and the true extent of these allegations remains unclear. The hunt for further verification continues, and the fate of these politicians hangs in the balance. With Nigeria’s political integrity now under intense scrutiny, the world waits to see what the next twist in this high-stakes drama will be.
