Blord was arrested on allegations concerning cryptocurrency fraud among others.

Police authorities have arrested and are interrogating a crypto trader ‘Blord’ whose real name is Linus Williams.

In a statement, the Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said Blord was arrested on allegations concerning cryptocurrency fraud among others.

“The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating complaints lodged against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT TECHNOLOGY,” he said in the Tuesday statement.

“These offences include allegations bothering on cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.”

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… pic.twitter.com/XTQa5SKucT

— Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) July 16, 2024

He promised that the police do due diligence in their investigations.

“Our cyberspace in Nigeria must be safe and secured by all means. We are committed to achieving that,” he said.
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