Blord, a popular Nigerian crypto entrepreneur, has been remanded in Kuje Prison for 26 days after being arraigned in Abuja on charges of impersonating social media activist VeryDarkMan and forgery. The Federal High Court ordered his detention pending further proceedings.

The ongoing legal battle between Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan (Martins Vincent Otse) and crypto entrepreneur Blord (Linus Williams Ifejirika) has taken a dramatic turn. According to reports, Blord was arraigned in Abuja on charges of impersonation and forgery, after allegedly using VeryDarkMan’s identity to mislead the public.

During the hearing at the Federal High Court, the judge ordered Blord to be remanded in Kuje Prison for 26 days pending further proceedings. This decision means he will spend the Easter period behind bars while investigations continue. Videos circulating online showed Blord being escorted from the court premises into prison custody, sparking widespread reactions across social media.

Blord, known for his prominence in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency space, now faces serious reputational damage. The allegations of impersonating VeryDarkMan—a figure widely recognized for his outspoken activism—have intensified scrutiny of his business dealings and online persona.

VeryDarkMan himself reacted strongly to the court’s ruling, sharing footage of Blord’s transfer to prison and emphasizing that justice was being served. He warned against fraudulent activities carried out under his name, insisting that the case should serve as a deterrent to others attempting similar schemes.

The outcome highlights the growing risks of impersonation in Nigeria’s digital space, where influencers and entrepreneurs wield significant influence. For Blord, the prison remand marks a major setback, while for VeryDarkMan, it reinforces his credibility as a voice against fraud and deception.