“N500 Million Lie? Blord Lands in Prison as VeryDarkMan Exposes Alleged Mega Scam”
By Passman Akpos
A Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord or B-Lord, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre for 26 days following his arraignment before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations bordering on criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and unauthorised use of identity.
The case was initiated by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, who accused the businessman of falsely using his name and image to promote business ventures and products without his consent.
According to court proceedings held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Blord was docked on multiple criminal counts and pleaded not guilty after the charges were read. The presiding judge subsequently ordered his remand pending further hearing, which has been adjourned to April 27.
Allegations of Forgery and False EndorsementsVeryDarkMan alleged that Blord orchestrated a series of deceptive promotional activities, including forging documents and falsely claiming a multi-million-naira endorsement deal.
In a video posted online, the activist claimed that the defendant fabricated a flight ticket bearing his name, suggesting he would attend a product launch in Onitsha. He further alleged that Blord publicly declared he had paid him N500 million to serve as a brand ambassador—claims he strongly denied
“He printed a billboard with my face and said I was his ambassador without my permission,” Otse said, insisting that he has consistently rejected advertisement deals to protect the integrity of his platform.
Courtroom Drama and Prison Escort
Following the court session, VeryDarkMan shared footage claiming he accompanied law enforcement officials as Blord was transported in a prison vehicle to Kuje.
“I want to make sure I see him enter inside that prison,” he said in the video, capturing what he described as the businessman’s transfer to custody.
He maintained that the legal action was necessary to draw a line between online insults and criminal conduct, stressing that impersonation and unauthorised commercial use of a person’s identity constitute serious offences.
Broader Implications
The case has sparked conversations across Nigeria’s digital and business communities about intellectual property rights, personal branding, and the misuse of public figures’ identities for commercial gain.
VeryDarkMan argued that if left unchecked, such actions could open the floodgates for widespread exploitation.
“Imagine waking up and seeing your face on a billboard without your permission,” he said, warning that even top celebrities could become victims if strict accountability is not enforced.
Next Hearing
Blord is expected to remain in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre until April 27, 2026, when the Federal High Court will resume proceedings in what is shaping up to be a high-profile legal battle with significant implications for Nigeria’s social media and business landscape.
