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Nigerian cryptocurrency celebrity Linus Williams has been released on bail after being detained by police for three days

On July 20, Nigerian cryptocurrency celebrity Linus Williams, also known as Blord, was released on bail after three days in police custody. The fintech CEO, who has a large following in the cryptocurrency community, has been detained by the cybercrime unit of the Nigerian Police Service on suspicion of cryptocurrency fraud and terrorist financing related to his company. According to local media reports, the 26-year-old entrepreneur was released on Friday.