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Nigeria parliamentary committee summons Binance CEO Richard Ten

According to the Chairman of the Nigerian House of Representatives Financial Crimes Committee, Ginger Onwusibe, the committee has summoned Binance CEO Richard Teng to appear in court on or before March 4 to investigate allegations of money laundering and financing terrorism. If Richard Teng fails to appear, appropriate measures will be taken.

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