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Binance Faces $81.5 Billion Lawsuit in Nigeria amid Currency and Tax Disputes
Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against Binance, seeking $79.5 billion in damages for economic losses and $2 billion in back taxes. The case was revealed in court documents today (Wednesday), the Guardian reported.Authorities blame Binance for worsening the country's currency problems. They detained two of its executives in 2024, linking cryptocurrency platforms to naira trading.Nigeria Seeks Taxes, Penalties from BinanceBinance is not registered in Nigeria. It did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Previously, the company stated it was cooperating with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regarding past tax obligations.FIRS argues that Binance has a "significant economic presence" in Nigeria, making it liable for corporate income tax. The agency is asking the court to order Binance to pay income taxes for 2022 and 2023. It is also seeking a 10% annual penalty on unpaid taxes and a 26.75% interest rate, based on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s lending rate.
Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against Binance, seeking $79.5 billion in damages for economic losses and $2 billion in back taxes. The case was revealed in court documents today (Wednesday), the Guardian reported.
Authorities blame Binance for worsening the country's currency problems. They detained two of its executives in 2024, linking cryptocurrency platforms to naira trading.
Nigeria Seeks Taxes, Penalties from Binance
Binance is not registered in Nigeria. It did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Previously, the company stated it was cooperating with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regarding past tax obligations.
FIRS argues that Binance has a "significant economic presence" in Nigeria, making it liable for corporate income tax. The agency is asking the court to order Binance to pay income taxes for 2022 and 2023. It is also seeking a 10% annual penalty on unpaid taxes and a 26.75% interest rate, based on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s lending rate.
