Police authorities have apprehended and are interrogating a cryptocurrency trader known as ‘Blord,’ whose real name is Linus Williams.
According to a statement by the Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, Blord was taken into custody on charges related to cryptocurrency fraud, among other allegations.
“The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating complaints filed against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT TECHNOLOGY,” Adejobi stated in a Tuesday announcement.
“The alleged offences include cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.”
Adejobi assured that the police are conducting thorough investigations.
“Our goal is to ensure that Nigeria’s cyberspace is safe and secure by all means. We are dedicated to achieving this,” he emphasized.
