U.S. Leverages Diplomacy to Secure Release of Detained Binance Employee
CryptoNewsTerminal Staff12 Sep, 2024
U.S. Leverages Diplomacy to Secure Release of Detained Binance Employee
U.S. Urges Nigeria to Release Imprisoned Binance Employee The United States government has reportedly pressured Nigeria to release a detained Binance employee. This issue has strained diplomatic relations between the two countries, with a growing sense of urgency as the health of the individual in custody deteriorates. In May, Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised the issue with Nigerian officials, requesting the employee's swift release. The employee's prolonged detention has sparked concern and scrutiny over human rights and corporate responsibility in the region. Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has not publicly commented on the matter. However, sources close to the situation indicate that the company is actively working with U.S. and Nigerian authorities to secure the employee's release.
