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Police arrests Instagram celebrity for alleged cryptocurrency fraud, other offences

The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian Police Force-National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) says it is currently investigating serious allegations against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT TECHNOLOGY.

The companies are owned by a popular Instagram celebrity, Linus Williams, famously known as Blord.

The complaints include cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.

In a statement, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, stated: “These offences include allegations bothering on cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.

“We will do due diligence in our investigations. Our cyberspace in Nigeria must be safe and secured by all means. We are committed to achieving that.”

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