The police headquarters in Abuja announced on Tuesday that operatives have arrested the Chief Executive Officer of Blord Group of Companies, Linus Williams, on suspicions of terrorism funding, cryptocurrency fraud, and aiding internet fraud.
The arrest was disclosed by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement titled “Alleged Fraud, Violation of CBN Act: Police Interrogates CEO Blord Group of Companies, Linus Williams.”
“The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating complaints lodged against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT TECHNOLOGY,” said Adejobi.
“These offences include allegations of cryptocurrency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with CBN regulatory frameworks.
“We will do due diligence in our investigations. Our cyberspace in Nigeria must be safe and secure by all means. We are committed to achieving that,” he added.
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