A recent series of tweets in Kenya reveal that law enforcement has begun to crack down on P2P users reportedly under investigation on the Binance platform.
Under the hashtag, #BinanceUnmasked, a number of users have complained that their Binance accounts have been frozen at the request of law enforcement. The law enforcement Government agency name has been identified as the National Police Service, Kenya.
One disgruntled user wrote:
“We were told the freeze was requested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations under the National Police Service. Naturally, we followed up. The response? “Contact law enforcement.” Binance says they can’t disclose details.” 
However, Binance declines to disclose the purpose of the freezes, and instead, requests users to reach out to the identified law enforcement for further information regarding their cases under investigation.
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Users have complained that the lack of openness from Binance and freezes that lock them out of their funds without warning is the problem.
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A few users seem to have been surprised that law enforcement had information about their crypto activities on Binance.
Here are some comments from Binance users that have had their accounts frozen:
“Users are not against investigations but expect fairness transparency and proper communication throughout any process that affects their access to funds.”
“Every day without access to funds adds pressure. Financial Freedom must ensure that users are not subjected to indefinite restrictions without explanation or a clear path to resolution.”
“Imagine waking up and your entire financial life is “under review” with zero timeline. No complainant, no charges, just a frozen screen. Compliance shouldn’t mean leaving people in the dark while their debt grows. We need answers.”
“It’s been over 2 months of silence from Binance. My associate’s funds are frozen with no court order and no explanation. Real life doesn’t pause while you wait—bills are piling up and debt is growing. This is a livelihood on hold.”
“Binance needs to step up. We need clear communication, actual timelines, and proof of due process. You can’t just cite compliance and ghost the people who use your platform. Accountability isn’t optional.”
[This is a developing story and we shall keep monitoring developments with relevant updates].
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