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