Benzinga - Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, also known as BitBoy Crypto, was arrested on Monday evening following a live broadcast on YouTube.
What Happened: Armstrong had planned to confront an individual named Carlos Diaz in an attempt to “get his Lamborghini back,” but the situation quickly escalated into a rage of conspiracy theories before the police intervened.
In a now-deleted livestream, Armstrong said, “If Carlos Diaz comes out of his house and tries to kill me live on YouTube, then it’s just gonna have to be what it’s gonna be, Carlos.” This alarming declaration was made just hours after Armstrong had tweeted about going live soon from a “very special location” on YouTube.
I'll be going live soon from a very special location on YouTube so get ready this is going to be good— Ben Armstrong (@BenArmstrongsX) September 25, 2023
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It is worth noting that in August, the BitBoy Crypto platform had distanced itself from its founder, Armstrong.
Armstrong took to X to appeal to his followers for assistance in funding his legal campaign to regain control of BitBoy Crypto. As of now, donations totaling over $54,000 have been contributed to his Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) addresses
During the livestream, Armstrong said, “This is someone who’s been in fear for his life for too long… I will really enjoy the cops coming here.” When questioned by the police about the person accompanying him in the truck, Armstrong reluctantly admitted that his alleged mistress and BitBoy Crypto co-founder, Cassie Wolfe, was present. However, he clarified that his wife was aware of his whereabouts and activities.
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