Nigerians React as Police Arrest Crypto ‘Billionaire’ Trader BLord Linus for Alleged Fraud
Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord, was arrested by the Nigerian Police in Abuja on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, for several alleged offenses, including cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud.
Nigerians have taken to social media to express their reactions, questioning the charges and the connection to cryptocurrency, which the Nigerian government now taxes.
Very Darkblack Man took to his social media page to discuss the arrest of Linus Williams, known as BLord, by the Nigerian Police. The arrest, which took place in Abuja, involved charges of cryptocurrency fraud, terrorism funding, and aiding internet fraud.
His post generated a variety of responses from followers, with many questioning the charges and the implications for cryptocurrency in Nigeria, which is now subject to government taxation.
