Crypto billionaire, Linus Williams popularly known as BLord has been arrested by Nigerian Police Force National Cybercrime Center , NPF-NCCC.
This announcement was made by the Force’s Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi via the official X page.
BLord is facing multiple serious allegations, including cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and failure to comply with regulatory frameworks.
His call for arrest and detention follows a petition submitted by social media activist, Martins Otse also known as VeryDarkMan which prompted police action.
In a detailed statement, the NPF-NCCC said:
“ALLEGED FRAUD, VIOLATION OF CBN ACT, POLICE INTERROGATES CEO BLORD GROUP OF COMPANIES, LINUS WILLIAMS”.
“The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating complaints lodged against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT TECHNOLOGY.”
“These offences include allegations bothering on cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.”
“We will do due diligence in our investigations. Our cyber space in Nigeria must be safe and secured by all means. We are committed to achieving that.”
Blord was arrested in Abuja on Tuesday following allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud among others against his companies.
