Nigerian police arrest crypto celebrity Linus Williams, intensifying the crackdown on cryptocurrency-related crimes
ChainCatcher news, the Nigerian police have intensified their crackdown on cryptocurrency-related crimes, arresting local crypto celebrity Linus Williams (known as BLord). Police Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed the arrest in a statement released on July 17.The Nigerian police stated that BLord faces charges of internet fraud, cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism financing, and violations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. These charges are directed at Williams and his associated companies: Blord Group, Blord Real Estate Ltd, Blord Jetpaye Limited, and Billpoint Technology.