July 16, (THEWILL) – The Chief Executive Officer of Blord Group of Companies, Linus Williams, has been arrested by the police.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said Williams was arrested following suspicion of terrorism funding, cryptocurrency fraud, and aiding internet fraud.
The statement read: “The FCID (NPF-NCCC) is currently investigating complaints lodged against BLORD GROUP, BLORD REAL ESTATE LTD, BLORD JETPAYE LIMITED, and BILLPOINT TECHNOLOGY.
“These offences include allegations bothering on crypto-currency 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 secured by all means. We are committed to achieving that.”
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