Tigran Gambaryan Leaves Binance After Four-Year Tenure and Detention

Tigran Gambaryan, former U.S. federal agent and head of Binance's financial crime compliance, is leaving the company after four years. Key points include:

Joined Binance in 2021 amid scrutiny for anti-money laundering compliance.
Established a global investigations team of 100 staff, including ex-prosecutors and agents.
In 2024, detained in Nigeria over allegations related to Binance, spending eight months in prison before being released.
Cleared of charges; Nigeria continues pursuing penalties against Binance.
Expressed interest in future roles that bridge enforcement, technology, and compliance.

Gambaryan emphasized the need for experienced operators in these fields in his departure message.