Nigeria Sues Binance for $79.51B in Economic Damages, Seeks $2B in Back Taxes

Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against Binance, seeking $81.5B in back taxes and damages, accusing the exchange of failing to register with tax authorities, violating financial laws, and contributing to the naira’s decline. This marks the third legal action against Binance in the country.
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Nigerian Lawmaker Sues Binance Exec Tigran Gambaryan for ₦1 Billion Over Bribery Allegation

Nigeria’s House of Representatives member, Philip Agbese, has filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan over allegations that Agbese and two other lawmakers sought a $150 million bribe.
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Police Warn of Surge in SMS Fraud Targeting Crypto Users

Crypto users face an increasing wave of SMS fraud scams as cybercriminals impersonate Binance to steal login credentials and access funds. Authorities urge investors to activate two-factor authentication (2FA) to prevent unauthorized account takeovers, as similar scams have led to millions in losses across the industry.
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French Investigators Launch Money Laundering Investigation Into Binance

French prosecutors are investigating Binance over alleged habitual money laundering, including ties to drug trafficking and tax fraud. The inquiry also questions its unregulated promotional activities before registration in France. Binance denies the allegations, citing strong AML compliance measures.
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