BTC and altcoin influencer Ben Armstrong, known for his involvement with BitBoy Crypto, found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons on Monday night. Armstrong was arrested during a livestream while trying to confront a former business partner, leaving the cryptocurrency community in shock and speculation. Here are the details…
BTC and altcoin influencer arrested
Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Department online records show Benjamin Charles Armstrong was taken into custody late on September 25. However, what makes this incident even more mysterious is that there are no official charges against him. This lack of clarity has further fueled speculation about the circumstances that led to Armstrong’s arrest. The dramatic events unfolded during his live broadcast to his online audience. It initially appeared that Armstrong’s mission was to confront a former business partner. It led to speculation among viewers at X that this might be related to a Lamborghini recovery attempt.
However, things took an alarming turn when law enforcement arrived on the scene, as seen in portions of the livestream shared by viewers. The video shows Armstrong interacting with police and explaining that he has a gun in his car. It remains unclear whether any weapons were seized or whether this statement directly led to his arrest. As of now, Armstrong has not made a statement about the incident.
Bitboy and Ben Armstrong drama
This latest development comes on the heels of a series of controversies surrounding Ben Armstrong and the BitBoy Crypto brand. Just a few weeks ago, the popular YouTube channel once run by Armstrong made headlines by announcing his dismissal. “A sustained effort was made to assist Ben through his relapse into substance abuse and to reconcile the emotional, physical and financial harm he had inflicted on Hit network employees and the Bitboy Crypto community,” the official statement said.
The BitBoy Crypto community, which has had mixed feelings about Armstrong in the past, now faces uncertainty regarding his arrest. Cryptocurrency and influencer communities are waiting for more details to emerge. This incident could have far-reaching consequences for both communities. For now, the cryptocurrency world awaits updates from law enforcement regarding the circumstances of Ben Armstrong’s arrest and whether formal charges will be filed. Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding its exit from BitBoy Crypto continues to cast a shadow over its once prominent role in the cryptocurrency industry.
BEN token price crashed
As Kriptokoin.com reported, the BEN token launched by Armstrong earlier this year fell 30% as news of the arrest leaked early Tuesday.
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