Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a crypto billionaire, Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord.
Blord was arrested in Abuja on Tuesday following allegations
of cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud among
others against his companies.
Speaking in an interview with our correspondent, the Force
spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said he was arrested due to complaints against
his companies.
He promised that the police would thoroughly investigate the
matter.
Adejobi said, “Yes, we have him with us. 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 of cryptocurrency fraud,
aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and
non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.
“We will do due diligence in our investigation. Our
cyberspace must be safe and secure by all means. We are committed to achieving
that.”
He denied that the petition that led to Blord’s arrest was
following a petition from, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
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