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Crypto entrepreneur Blord remanded in prison over alleged impersonation of VeryDarkMan
A Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur and founder of Blord Group, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre for 26 days following his arraignment before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and unauthorised use of identity.
The case originated from a petition filed by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, who accused the businessman of using his name and image to promote business ventures without consent.
Blord was arraigned on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, on multiple charges. He pleaded not guilty after the charges were read, prompting the court to order his remand pending further hearing. The case has been adjourned until April 27.
In a video posted on his Facebook page, VeryDarkMan alleged that Blord forged documents, including flight tickets bearing his name, and falsely claimed he had secured a N500 million endorsement deal with him. He also accused the entrepreneur of printing billboards and promotional materials featuring his image without authorisation.
“As you all know, Mr. Linus forged flight tickets with my name… and claimed I was coming to Onitsha to join him in launching his app,” he said, insisting that he does not engage in promotional deals and had declined several lucrative endorsement offers in the past.
The activist further alleged that Blord edited his image into adverts for an app and publicly claimed endorsement, which he denied. He added that the claims misled members of the public, with some reportedly gathering in Onitsha based on the false announcement.
VeryDarkMan, who followed law enforcement officials as Blord was transported in a prison vehicle, said he wanted to personally confirm his arrival at the correctional facility.
He also distinguished between online criticism and criminal conduct, noting that while insults may fall under defamation, impersonation and forgery constitute criminal offences.
Blord is expected to remain in custody until the next hearing, as the Federal High Court prepares to continue proceedings in the matter later this month.
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