A Binance executive is reportedly on the run after escaping police custody in Nigeria. The executive, who serves as the cryptocurrency exchange's regional manager for Africa, managed to flee the country on a Middle-Eastern airline after breaking out of custody in Abuja.
The incident occurred when the executive was taken to a mosque in Abuja to pray, where he managed to escape from the guards. The company has confirmed that the executive is no longer in Nigerian custody and is focused on ensuring the safety of its employees. Binance is working closely with Nigerian authorities to resolve the situation swiftly.
