CNBC revealed that Binance employees and volunteers guided users to circumvent KYC restrictions, and Binance responded that it would take action against those who violate the rules
ChainCatcher news, according to CNBC, the media has seen hundreds of messages from the Discord server and Telegram group controlled and operated by Binance, where Binance employees or volunteers trained by Binance (referred to as "angels") shared techniques that could be used to circumvent Binance's KYC, registration, and verification systems in these groups.
Some of the techniques shared by employees and volunteers involve forging bank documents or providing false addresses. Others involve simple manipulations of the Binance system. Employees, volunteers, and customers also shared video guides and documents showing how to forge residency to obtain Binance's debit card, which would effectively convert their Binance cryptocurrency into a traditional checking account. The techniques shared with customers also raise questions about the effectiveness of Binance's anti-money laundering efforts.
A Binance spokesperson stated, "We have taken action against employees who may have violated our internal policies, including improperly soliciting or suggesting prohibited or non-compliant advice. We have strict policies requiring all users to pass KYC by providing us with their country of residence and other personal identification information. Binance employees are explicitly prohibited from suggesting or supporting users in evading local laws and regulatory policies, and if found in violation of these policies, they will be immediately terminated or audited." (source link)