On July 16, Nigerian police arrested popular influencer Linus Williams, also known as BLord, on charges of crypto fraud and terrorism financing. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on West African crime groups, which has seen Interpol arrest 300 individuals globally. Additionally, on July 17, the FBI arrested Nigerian tech entrepreneur Inegbedion for a $1.5 million fraud scheme. BLord, a self-proclaimed billionaire, is a notable figure in Nigeria's cryptocurrency landscape.