NPF Arrests Crypto Trader ‘Blord’ Over Fraud
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has arrested and is investigating a crypto trader, Linus Williams, known as Blord.
In a statement, the Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi made it known 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 offenses include allegations bothering on cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.”
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.
