Prominent cryptocurrency influencer Ben Armstrong, previously known as BitBoy, found himself in a dramatic situation as he was arrested while live-streaming outside the residence of a former business associate. Armstrong accused the associate of possessing his Lamborghini. The incident unfolded after Armstrong posted a tweet stating that he would be going live on YouTube from a “very special location.”
In less than an hour, Armstrong was live-streaming from the property of consultant and NFT investor Carlos Diaz, who is reportedly linked to the HIT Network. During the stream, Armstrong made allegations that Diaz wanted to harm him and claimed connections to the Houston mafia. He boldly declared, “I’m not scared of you, Carlos.”
Around the 19-minute mark of the stream, local police arrived at the scene and questioned Armstrong about whether he had a weapon, which he denied. He was then instructed to put down his phone, and the stream went blank for the remaining 17 minutes, although audio of a conversation between Armstrong and the police officers could still be heard.
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According to information from the Gwinnett County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office, Armstrong was booked on September 25 at 9:11 pm local time and is currently in custody.
This incident follows Armstrong’s separation from the “BitBoy Crypto” brand, which is controlled by the Hit Network. The separation was due to concerns related to substance abuse and financial damage to employees. Several lawsuits have been filed and retracted by various parties involved in the aftermath of Armstrong’s separation from the brand. Armstrong even appealed for donations on September 20 to cover his legal battles, which sparked controversy within the crypto community.