Nigeria rejects Binance CEO's bribery claim as 'diversionary tactic'

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Nigeria rejects Binance CEO's bribery claim as 'diversionary tactic'

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ABUJA, May 8 (Reuters) - Nigerian authorities on Wednesday denied allegations from Binance's CEO of soliciting bribes, saying the claim was a "diversionary tactic" and an "act of blackmail" aimed at undermining ongoing criminal charges against the company.

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Nigerian government denies claim by Binance CEO that its officials requested bribes from Binance.

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In a statement on Wednesday, Nigeria's Information Ministry spokesperson Rabiu Ibrahim said the claims 'lack any iota of substance'. He accused Binance of attempting to undermine the country's legal proceedings.

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