Highlight

Tax evasion: Lawyer withdraws from fleeing Binance executive’s case against NSA, EFCC

Persecondnews reports that the lawyer filed the latter’s fundamental rights case against the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

921

Mr. T.J. Krukrubo (SAN), the head of the legal team, has withdrawn its legal representation for Nadeem Anjarwalla, the fleeing Binance Executive.

Krukrubo announced his legal team’s withdrawal before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Persecondnews reports that the lawyer filed the latter’s fundamental rights case against the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Detained Binance executives, Anjarwalla and Tigran Gambaryan, had earlier sued the NSA, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, and EFCC, in the suits marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/356/24 and FHC/ABJ/CS/355/24, over alleged violations of their fundamental rights.

Krukrubo, however, did not explain his reason for withdrawal.

In his Notice of Withdrawal of Legal Representation dated March 26, 2024, the lawyer urged the court to “take notice that we, Messrs. Aluko and Oyebode, do hereby withdraw our legal presentation for Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Applicant in this suit.”

After he orally applied to withdraw from the case marked FHC/ABJ/CS/355/2024, the presiding judge, Justice Ekwo, declared that Anjarwalla no longer has a legal representation in his suit.

The judge adjourned for the applicant and the respondents to do the needful.

Justice Ekwo said:“The learned silk has drawn the attention of the court to his notice of withdrawal. This implies that the applicant has no legal representation.

“I will adjourn to another day so that parties will be able to sort themselves out. Case adjourned to April 8, 2024.”

Persecondnews recalls that the Binance executive had asked the court to declare his detention by Nigerian government officials illegal.

“The continued detention of the applicant by the respondents is causing immense hardship and emotional stress on the applicant, his wife, children, and other members of his family,” he stated in his application.

Persecondnews earlier reported that the Federal Government had slammed a four-count charge against Binance, a prominent crypto currency exchange platform operating in Nigeria.

According to the federal government, the prosecution aims to uphold the nation’s fiscal responsibility and preserve the nation’s economic integrity.

Designated as suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/115/2024, the lawsuit implicates Binance in a four-count tax evasion accusation.

Also, information broke out that Anjarwalla, 38, escaped on Friday, March 22, 2024, from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were detained after guards on duty led him to a nearby mosque for prayers in the spirit of the ongoing Ramadan fast.

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Horror as loverboy lures girl to his house, slaughters her for money rituals in Ogun

A young man and suspected ritualist, who specializes in luring beautiful girls...

Death toll climbs to 22 in Anambra palliative distribution tragedy

Death toll from the devastating stampede incident in Okija in the Ihiala...

Updated: Stampede at Anambra rice giveaway leaves 12 dead, 32 injured

At least, 12 people lost their lives and 32 others were injured...

Ogun Information Ministry Vows to Intensify Mobilisation Efforts, Justifies N2bln 2025 Budget Proposal

The Ogun State Ministry of Information has assured the public of its...

No Shutdown: NNPC Ltd. Denies Report on Old Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed reports that...

Court Slaps MTN with N15m fine for disturbing customer me with unsolicited messages, caller tunes

In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has slapped...

Bitter rivalry between Pasuma and Taye Currency shows no signs of abating

…There was no reason for Taye to be at Pasuma’s 40 years...

Update: Ekiti court grants Dele Farotimi N30m bail

Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun of an Ado Ekiti Magistrate’s Court has granted human...

Just in: Imprisoned Dele Farotimi appears in Ekiti Court amid tight security for ruling on bail application

Dele Farotimi, a prominent Human Rights lawyer and activist, arrived at the...

Just in: Imprisoned Dele Farotimi appears in Ekiti Court amid tight security for ruling on bail application

Dele Farotimi, a prominent Human Rights lawyer and activist, arrived at the...

Just in: National Sports Festival now to hold May 16- 30, 2025 – NSC

Following the postponement of the National Sports Festival, tagged “Gateway Games, Ogun...

Domestic Crude Oil Sale Initiative: Tinubu’s Strategic Move Pays Off

President Bola Tinubu’s directive to sell crude oil and refined products in...

Saudi Arabia Eyes Hosting 2036 Olympics, Gains Backing from IOC Presidential Hopeful

Saudi Arabia is throwing its hat into the ring to host the...

Reps’ Pledge N704.91m for Vulnerable Nigerians, Presentation Set for Dec 31

The House of Representatives is set to present a significant donation of...

Alleged N110bln money laundering charge: Court admits Yahaya Bello to another N500m bail

Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, has been granted...

Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation a “Masterstroke,” Says Former NNPC Boss

In spite of the criticism and cynicism trailing the feat, former chief...

Updated: 32 feared dead in Ibadan funfair tragedy: Ooni’s ex-wife, others arrested

At least, 32 children were feared killed during a stampede at a...

Rugby: Tunisia Triumphs Over Nigeria with 34-10 Win in Africa Cup Qualifiers

The Nigerian senior men’s national rugby team, the Stallions, suffered a 34-10...

SanDisk Teases Forthcoming Launch of Next-Generation Storage Device

Sandisk previews new corporate branding defined by a ‘Mindset of Motion’ Creative...

2025 FG’s budget: Full text of President Bola Tinubu

My Fellow Nigerians, 1. In fulfilment of one of my constitutional duties...