The federal government has urged Nigerians and the international community to disregard reports being disseminated by Tigran Gambaryan, an American personnel of Binance who was recently tried in Nigeria for financial crimes.
Gambaryan had accused three Nigerian lawmakers of allegedly demanding a bribe of $150m from him, an allegation the lawmakers denied.
Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris in a statement yesterday described the allegations as ‘false’, urging the public to disregard it.
“We categorically deny the retaliatory claims made by Mr. Gambaryan against Nigerian officials involved in his case, and we urge the public to disregard these false accusations in their entirety.
“It is essential to note that Mr. Gambaryan’s allegations are not only unsubstantiated but also lack credibility, given his apparent motive to discredit and intimidate those who ensured he faced justice. However, we are confident that both the Nigerian and American judicial systems will provide Mr. Gambaryan with a fair opportunity to substantiate his claims in court.
“Until then, we advise the public to exercise caution and not be swayed by Mr. Gambaryan’s unfounded and malicious claims,” he said.
