Court remands Blord in Kuje prison over alleged impersonation of VeryDarkMan

A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, at the Kuje Correctional Centre over allegations of impersonation and related offences.

Blord, a cryptocurrency entrepreneur, is facing charges of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and the unauthorised use of the identity of Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan.

The case follows accusations by VeryDarkMan, who alleged that Blord used his image without consent for promotional purposes. According to him, Blord falsely claimed he had been paid ₦500 million as a brand ambassador and had endorsed certain products.

After Blord’s arraignment, the presiding judge ordered that he be remanded in custody until April 27, 2026.

Reacting to the development, VeryDarkMan shared a video from the courthouse, expressing satisfaction with the court’s decision. He reiterated claims that Blord forged travel details using his name and falsely linked him to business ventures, including the promotion of an app and billboard advertisements.

Legal practitioner Marshal Abubakar also confirmed the remand, noting that the suspect was moved from Awka to Abuja for prosecution.

However, the development has sparked criticism from activist Omoyele Sowore, who cautioned against celebrating the detention. He argued that such actions could reinforce systemic misuse of the law and pledged to work towards securing Blord’s release.

Blord is the founder of the Blord Group, a business conglomerate with interests in real estate and fintech, including companies such as Blord Real Estate Ltd., Blord Jetpay Ltd., and Billpoint Technology, with a focus on cryptocurrency trading.