The police headquarters in Abuja confirmed on Tuesday the arrest of the Chief Executive Officer of Blord group of companies on suspicion of terrorism funding, cryptocurrency fraud, and aiding internet fraud.
According to 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 against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT TECHNOLOGY.
“These offences include allegations of crypto-currency fraud, aiding internet fraud, computer-related fraud, terrorism funding, and non-compliance with CBN regulatory frameworks,” Adejobi stated.
“We will conduct thorough investigations. Our cyber space in Nigeria must be safe and secured at all costs. We are committed to achieving that.”
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