Tigran Gambaryan, the Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, has alleged that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe from him during his detention in Nigeria. Gambaryan had been held for eight months over corruption charges related to money laundering.

In a statement on social media, Gambaryan named lawmakers Philip Agbese, Ginger Onwusibe, and Peter Akpanke, claiming they orchestrated a meeting where they requested the bribe to be paid in cryptocurrency. He described the meeting as a “Micky Mouse operation,” alleging that the lawmakers set up fake cameras to give the appearance of an official gathering.

Agbese, responding to the claims, vehemently denied the allegations, calling them false and demanding that Gambaryan provide evidence to support his claims. He asserted that he was not involved in any meetings regarding financial demands from Binance.

Onwusibe declined to comment, citing ongoing legal proceedings related to the matter, while efforts to contact Akpanke for a response were unsuccessful.

Gambaryan’s claims have raised significant concerns regarding corruption and the integrity of public officials in Nigeria, further complicating the already contentious relationship between Binance and Nigerian authorities.