Juliet Ezeh
Popular Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, widely known as Blord, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre following allegations of impersonation and forgery involving social media personality VeryDarkMan.
Blord was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, April 1, 2026, on multiple charges linked to alleged misrepresentation and unauthorized use of another person’s identity for promotional purposes.
The court ordered his remand for 26 days pending further proceedings, meaning he will remain in custody through the Easter period.
The case follows claims that Blord falsely used the identity of VeryDarkMan to promote his business ventures. According to allegations shared by VeryDarkMan, Blord allegedly forged travel documents bearing his name and created misleading publicity materials suggesting a business partnership that never existed.
In a statement posted on Instagram, VeryDarkMan accused Blord of fabricating endorsements and falsely claiming a ₦500 million ambassadorial deal.
He alleged that Blord printed billboards, flyers, and other promotional materials using his image without consent, and falsely announced his involvement in launching a tech product in Onitsha.
“All of these are false,” he stated, insisting he never had any agreement or business relationship with Blord.
The development has triggered reactions online, raising concerns about identity misuse and deceptive promotions within Nigeria’s growing digital and cryptocurrency space.
Legal observers say the case could set a precedent as authorities continue to clamp down on impersonation, fraud, and misleading advertising in the tech ecosystem.
Blord’s remand marks a major escalation from a social media dispute to a legal battle that could have lasting consequences for his reputation and business ventures.
Juliet Ezeh is the founder and chief reporter at Westbridge Reporters with over 7 years of experience in journalism. She covers crime, industry, policy, and social developments, delivering timely and accurate reporting.