LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Celebrity Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, widely known as Blord, has landed in legal trouble after being remanded for 26 days at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja over allegations of impersonating online personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan.
The development follows Blord’s arraignment before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, April 1, 2026, where he faced multiple charges including forgery and impersonation.
The court subsequently ordered his remand for 26 days pending further proceedings, with the case adjourned to April 27.
According to filings presented in court, the controversy stems from claims that Blord unlawfully used VeryDarkMan’s identity to promote his Billpoint app.
Allegations include digitally altering images for billboard campaigns, fabricating flight tickets tied to a gadget launch, and circulating reports of a ₦500 million ambassadorial deal, all of which were strongly disputed.
During proceedings, Blord pleaded not guilty to the charges. Meanwhile, his camp has pushed back against the accusations, describing the lawsuit as ironic and calling it a “taste of his own medicine.”
In a swift reaction, activist Omoyele Sowore signaled his intention to intervene, vowing to work toward Blord’s release.
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Providing his own account, VeryDarkMan shared a video of Blord being escorted from the court premises, stating that the cryptocurrency influencer would be celebrating his Easter festivities in prison.
On Instagram, VDM wrote, “LINUS WILLIAMS IFEJIRIKA A.K.A BLORD have been remanded at the Kuje correctional center. He is remanded for 26 days, meaning he will be spending his Easter in prison. BLORD was arraigned today 1/4/2026 at the Federal High Court in Abuja on different count charges. As you all know Mr Linus forged flight tickets with my name ‘Martins Otse’ and claimed I was coming to Onitsha to join him in launching his blunt gadget app. He also claimed he paid me 500 million naira to be his brand ambassador. He also claimed I martins Vincent Otse approved billpoint app. He printed a billboard with my face on it and claimed I was his ambassador without my permission. He also printed different fliers with my face on them claiming we agreed. All of these are false.”
Public attention now turns to the next court date, where proceedings are expected to clarify the extent of the allegations and determine the legal path forward.
