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Crypto Crime and Punishment: Lessons from the Blord Arrest in Nigeria


by CoinEdition
Crypto Crime Bust: Nigeria Detains Illegal Platform Operator
  • Nigerian authorities detain Linus Williams (‘Blord’) for alleged cryptocurrency fraud and terrorism funding links.
  • Williams faces accusations involving unauthorized crypto platforms and non-compliance.
  • The arrest underscores Nigeria’s crackdown on financial crimes in its cryptocurrency sector.

Nigerian authorities have arrested Linus Williams, also known as “Blord,” amid allegations of crypto-related fraud and terrorism financing. Williams, who claims to be a crypto asset billionaire, faces accusations centered on his operation of unauthorized cryptocurrency trading platforms dealing in USDT and Bitcoin.

According to Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, complaints filed against Williams and his companies, including Blord Group and Blord Real Estate Ltd, range from crypto asset fraud to facilitating internet fraud and non-compliance with regulatory standards set forth by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

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Crypto Crime and Punishment: Lessons from the Blord Arrest in Nigeria


by CoinEdition
Crypto Crime Bust: Nigeria Detains Illegal Platform Operator
  • Nigerian authorities detain Linus Williams (‘Blord’) for alleged cryptocurrency fraud and terrorism funding links.
  • Williams faces accusations involving unauthorized crypto platforms and non-compliance.
  • The arrest underscores Nigeria’s crackdown on financial crimes in its cryptocurrency sector.

Nigerian authorities have arrested Linus Williams, also known as “Blord,” amid allegations of crypto-related fraud and terrorism financing. Williams, who claims to be a crypto asset billionaire, faces accusations centered on his operation of unauthorized cryptocurrency trading platforms dealing in USDT and Bitcoin.

According to Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, complaints filed against Williams and his companies, including Blord Group and Blord Real Estate Ltd, range from crypto asset fraud to facilitating internet fraud and non-compliance with regulatory standards set forth by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The post Crypto Crime and Punishment: Lessons from the Blord Arrest in Nigeria appeared first on Coin Edition.

Read the article at CoinEdition

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