No Easter at Home: Crypto Billionaire Blord Remanded in Kuje Over VeryDarkMan Identity Fraud
The ongoing legal feud between cryptocurrency tycoon Linus Williams Ifejirika (better known as Blord) and social media activist Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan) has taken a dramatic turn. On Thursday, April 1, 2026, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Blord to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center following his arraignment on serious charges of impersonation and forgery.
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The Charges: Forgery and False Endorsements
According to the details of the arraignment, Blord is accused of orchestrating a deceptive marketing campaign to boost his “Blunt Gadget” app and “Billpoint” platform. The allegations, championed by VeryDarkMan, include:
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Forged Flight Tickets: Fabricating travel documents in VeryDarkMan’s name to claim the activist was visiting Onitsha for a product launch.
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Fake Ambassadorship: Falsely claiming he paid VeryDarkMan ₦500 million as a brand ambassador.
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Unauthorized Image Use: Printing billboards and flyers featuring the activist’s face without permission to imply a business endorsement.
VeryDarkMan, who has famously stated in his social media bios that he does not accept advertisements, noted that he has turned down deals worth over ₦700 million to maintain his brand’s integrity.
Linus Williams Ifejirika a.k.a B Lord. photo credit Linus Williams FB
Kuje Stay: A 26-Day Detention
With the court ordering a 26-day remand, Blord is set to spend the entire Easter period behind bars. Viral footage from the court premises showed the crypto entrepreneur being escorted by security officials to the prison vehicle, a stark contrast to his usual high-flying lifestyle.
AAC Leader and 2023 Presidential Candidate Omoyele SoworeOmoyele Sowore
Sowore Steps In: A Call for Justice, Not Punishment
The incarceration has drawn a reaction from human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. While not defending the alleged crimes, Sowore cautioned against celebrating the detention of any citizen “under the color of law.”
Sowore revealed he has instructed his lawyer, Marshal D.F. Abubakar, to monitor the case, arguing that weaponizing the law for punishment rather than justice is a dangerous precedent. “Justice must never be reduced to punishment for its own sake,” Sowore stated, calling for a swift resolution to the case.
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