Crypto Entrepreneur, Blord Remanded in Kuje Prison Over Alleged Impersonation of VeryDarkMan, Faces Multiple Charges at Federal High Court Abuja

Celebrity Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre following allegations of impersonating controversial social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan.

Blord’s remand order was issued after his arraignment before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The high-profile crypto figure is currently facing multiple charges, including impersonation and forgery, in a case that has quickly drawn nationwide attention across digital and legal circles.

The development marks a dramatic escalation in an already controversial dispute between the two public figures, particularly given Blord’s prominence in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency space and VeryDarkMan’s reputation for outspoken social commentary and activism.

Reacting swiftly to the court proceedings, VeryDarkMan took to social media where he shared a video capturing the moment Blord was escorted from the court premises to the Kuje Correctional Centre under the watch of security operatives.

In a strongly worded statement accompanying the video, he wrote:

“LINUS WILLIAMS IFEJIRIKA, A.K.A. BLORD, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre. 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 to be his brand ambassador and alleged that I approved the Billpoint app. He printed a billboard with my face and circulated flyers without my permission. All of these claims are false,” he stated.

Further amplifying his position, VeryDarkMan released an extended statement reiterating his denial of any affiliation with Blord’s ventures and detailing what he described as a pattern of false representation:

LINUS WILLIAMS IFEJIRIKA A.K.A 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 because I martins Vincent Otse have boldly written on all my social media bios that I do not take advert or promotions

IT will also interest Nigerians to know I have turned down ambassadorship deals worth over 700 million naira because I intend to use my brand for something meaningful

The case has since sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing mixed opinions over the allegations, the legal implications, and the broader issue of identity misuse in the digital age.

Legal observers note that the outcome of the case could set a significant precedent regarding impersonation, brand misrepresentation, and the use of public figures’ identities for commercial promotions without consent in Nigeria’s evolving digital economy.

As proceedings continue, attention remains firmly fixed on the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the next phase of the trial is expected to unfold after the remand period.