Crime
BREAKING: Police Announce Arrest Of Crypto Billionaire Blord Over Allege Fraud, Terrorism
BREAKING: Police Announce Arrest Of Crypto Billionaire Blord Over Allege Fraud, Terrorism
The Nigerian Police Force has announced the arrest of Linus Williams, CEO of Blord Group of Companies, amid allegations of terrorism financing, cryptocurrency fraud, and facilitating internet fraud.
According to a statement released by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, titled “Alleged Fraud, Violation of CBN Act: Police Interrogate CEO Blord Group of Companies, Linus Williams”, the police headquarters in Abuja confirmed the arrest on Tuesday.
He said, “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 bothering on crypto-currency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with CBN regulatory frameworks.
“We will do due diligence in our investigations.
“Our cyber space in Nigeria must be safe and secured by all means. We are committed to achieving that.”
-
Entertainment1 week ago
2024 MTV EMAs: South African Tyla Shines As Ayra Starr, Others Miss Out
-
Headline7 days ago
BREAKING: Gov Okpebholo Orders Freezing Of All State-owned Bank Accounts
-
Headline1 week ago
JUST IN: Monday Okpebholo Sworn-in As Edo State Governor
-
Headline1 week ago
BREAKING: UK Govt Confirms 45,000 Seasonal Worker Visas For 2025
-
Entertainment7 days ago
JUST IN: Court Postpones Falanas’ Suit Against VDM
-
Entertainment4 days ago
Miss Universe 2024: Chidimma Adetshina Awarded First-runner-up Award
-
Headline4 days ago
BREAKING: Lucky Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo Guber Election – INEC Declares
-
Headline1 week ago
Donald Trump Appointments Elise Stefanik US Ambassador To UN
-
Headline7 days ago
2024 Globe Soccer Award: Lookman, Ronaldo, Messi, Others Nominated (Full List)
-
Entertainment5 days ago
BREAKING: Kizz Daniel Announces Break From Music