POLICE DETAINS CRYPTO BILLIONAIRE BLORD OVER FRAUD, TERRORISM CONNECTIONS
Blord was arrested in Abuja on Tuesday following allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud among others against his companies.
Following accusations of cryptocurrency fraud, financing of terrorism, and assistance with online fraud, among other offences against his firms, Blord was taken into custody in Abuja on Tuesday.
The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, claimed he was detained as a result of allegations made against his firms in an interview with our correspondent. He assured me that the police would look into the situation in great detail.
Adejobi said, “Yes, we have him with us. The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating complaints lodged against Blord Group, Blord Real Estate Ltd, Blord Jetpaye Limited, and Billpoint Technology.
POLICE DETAINS CRYPTO BILLIONAIRE BLORD OVER FRAUD, TERRORISM CONNECTIONS
“These offences include allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.
“We will do due diligence in our investigation. Our cyberspace must be safe and secure by all means. We are committed to achieving that.”
He denied the claim that Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, was the source of the petition that prompted Blord’s detention.
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