Nigerian Court Adjourns Binance Money Laundering Trial

尼日利亞法院延後幣安洗錢審判

The trial involving cryptocurrency exchange Binance and two of its executives for alleged money laundering activities has been adjourned by a Nigerian court until May 17. The decision was made due to concerns raised by Binance's legal representative regarding missing documents essential for case preparation.

尼日利亞法院已將涉及加密貨幣交易所幣安及其兩名高管涉嫌洗錢活動的審判推遲至5 月17 日。缺失表示擔憂。

Defendants and Charges

被告和指控

The defendants in the trial include Binance itself, Tigran Gambaryan, and Nadeem Anjarwalla. They face charges of laundering funds exceeding $35 million and conducting financial activities without proper licensing. All defendants have pleaded not guilty.

審判中的被告包括幣安本身、Tigran Gambaryan 和 Nadeem Anjarwalla。他們面臨洗錢超過 3500 萬美元以及未經適當許可進行金融活動的指控。所有被告均表示不認罪。

Lawyer's Claim of Lack of Evidence

律師聲稱缺乏證據

During court proceedings, Binance's legal counsel expressed concerns over the non-receipt of supplementary evidence. Emphasizing the importance of these documents in preparing the defense, the lawyer highlighted the need for their inclusion in the case materials.

在法庭審理過程中，幣安的法律顧問對未收到補充證據表示擔憂。律師強調這些文件在準備辯護中的重要性，並強調將其納入案件資料的必要性。

Adjournment for Document Review

延期進行文件審查

Following this assertion, the missing documents were presented in court, prompting the presiding judge to adjourn the trial until May 17. This delay allows for a thorough examination of the extensive 300-page document, ensuring that both sides have adequate time to review the evidence before resuming proceedings.

在這項主張之後，遺失的文件被提交給法庭，促使主審法官將審判推遲到5 月17 日。審查證據在恢復訴訟程序之前。

Additional Charges and Legal Proceedings

額外費用和法律訴訟

In addition to the money laundering allegations, Binance and its executives face additional legal challenges, including four counts of tax evasion. A separate trial concerning these tax-related charges has also been postponed until May 17.

除了洗錢指控外，幣安及其高層還面臨其他法律挑戰，包括四項逃稅罪。有關這些稅務相關費用的單獨審判也被推遲至 5 月 17 日。

EFCC Scrutiny and Binance's Defense

EFCC 審查和幣安的辯護

These legal battles reflect the increased scrutiny faced by entities operating in the cryptocurrency space. Despite the legal hurdles, Binance and its executives maintain their innocence and intend to vigorously defend themselves against the charges as they navigate the Nigerian legal system.

這些法律鬥爭反映出在加密貨幣領域運作的實體面臨越來越嚴格的審查。儘管存在法律障礙，幣安及其高層仍堅稱自己無罪，並打算在奈及利亞法律體系中針對這些指控積極為自己辯護。