Bitboy Crypto Arrested During Live Stream: The Unraveling of Ben Armstrong

In a surprising turn of events, crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, renowned as the face of the Bitboy Crypto YouTube channel, found himself at the center of a real-life crypto drama. The incident unfolded during a live stream outside the home of his former business partner, with Armstrong’s aim being the recovery of his Lamborghini, which he alleged was in his ex-partner’s possession. The live stream took an unforeseen turn when Gwinnett County police intervened, ultimately leading to Armstrong’s arrest. The crypto community was left in shock as Armstrong took to Twitter to confirm his eight-hour stint behind bars.

This dramatic incident marked the culmination of a turbulent period for Armstrong. Just weeks prior, he parted ways with HIT Network, the entity that owned the Bitboy Crypto brand he helped elevate to fame. Adding to the mix, Armstrong had recently experienced a failed attempt to reclaim control of the Bitboy Crypto brand name, intensifying the underlying tensions.

During the live stream, Armstrong made a series of serious allegations. He implicated Carlos Diaz, a crypto investor and consultant, as having ties to HIT Network and being a key figure in the ongoing dispute. Armstrong went further, alleging threats to his life and suggesting that Diaz had connections with organized crime. The situation took another unexpected twist when Armstrong revealed the presence of a woman named Cassie in his car, acknowledging his wife’s awareness of the situation. Cassie’s involvement added a layer of complexity to an already convoluted narrative. Central to the entire saga was the Lamborghini, an asset allegedly bought by HIT Network and awarded to Armstrong as part of his employment. However, the network’s decision to sever ties with Armstrong led to their pursuit of selling the Lamborghini as a means to recoup funds they believed Armstrong had “appropriated” from the company.

The crypto influencer was granted bail on Monday following charges of “loitering/prowling” and “simple assault by inducing fear.”