Nigerian officials allegedly asked for $150 million bribe before arresting Binance staff
- Tigran Gambrayan was asked by Nigerian officials to pay $150 million in crypto as a bribe.
- Gambrayan and Nadeem Anjarwallar were arrested for tax evasion and money laundering charges.
- Nigerian authorities have clamped down on cryptocurrencies.
The arrest of Gambrayan and Anjarwalla highlights the challenges faced by cryptocurrency exchanges in dealing with bribery and regulatory issues. The clampdown on cryptocurrencies by Nigerian authorities reflects a negative sentiment towards the industry, potentially hindering its growth in the country.
