Police Confirms Arrest of Blord, Lists Alleged Crimes

The Nigerian Police Force's National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has finally confirmed the arrest of Linus Williams, also known as Blord, the CEO of the Blord Group of Companies, on charges of cryptocurrency fraud, internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and noncompliance with regulatory frameworks.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest in an official statement posted on his X page.

The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is now conducting an inquiry into several Blord-related enterprises, including Blord Real Estate Ltd, Blord Jetpaye Limited, and Billpoint Technology.

The statement read: “ALLEGED FRAUD, VIOLATION OF CBN ACT, POLICE INTERROGATES CEO BLORD GROUP OF COMPANIES, LINUS WILLIAMS

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 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 cyber space in Nigeria must be safe and secured by all means. We are committed to achieving that.