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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.

He denied that the petition that led to Blord’s arrest was following a petition from, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan

RenaissanceGuy:
In other countries, police investigation first and then arrest. But here in Nigeria, police arrest you, throw you into a dungeon and then announce that they've started investigating. All to get their own cut from your largesse or keep you indefinitely in jail.

GOFRONT:


When will the police arrest Hadi Sirika, Yaya Bello, Sadiya umar farouq and the rest

helinues:
If they haven't done their investigation, they won't list those charges against him

Newlymarried:
https://punchng.com/police-arrest-crypto-billionaire-blord-over-fraud-terrorism-links/

Mercenary123:
The way he go about flaunting his wealth online, I know they would come for him sooner or later. Dude forgot he is an Igbo man

Igbos always learn the hard way

helinues:
If they haven't done their investigation, they won't list those charges against him