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27-09-20232 min read
Ben "BitBoy" Armstrong arrested during livestream because of Lambo
Armed with a gun and a livestream audience, Bitboy wanted to confront his former business partner over a Lamborghini. The police did not take long to arrive and arrested the crypto-influencer.
Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong (better known as BitBoy Crypto) was arrested during a livestream. This is according to data from the local police. It did not take long for the arrest to be seen on all crypto-related Twitter/X channels.
The entire insane 37-minute #bitboy stream starting from Carlo's driveway (him on his property) to him ending the stream. @HitNetwork_ @NickDimondi Insane! #crypto @AltcoinDailyio @cryptoblood_ @CryptoSavy1 @atozy pic.twitter.com/3YSd3pRLIm
— Ramekin (@iamramekin) September 26, 2023
Before the YouTube stream began, BitBoy already stated that he "would soon go live from special location". About an hour later, the crypto-influencer was standing in front of the home of his former business partner Carlos Diaz. Pretty intimidating, as Armstrong reportedly had a gun hidden in the back seat of his car. Apparently, he wanted to "negotiate" with Diaz over ownership of his Lamborghini.
Did Bitboy just live-stream himself showing up to a guys house who “stole” his lambo and immediately get arrested? Crypto is so back. pic.twitter.com/oEKUzUL036
— Coffeezilla (@coffeebreak_YT) September 26, 2023
In late August, Hit Network, which operates the "BitBoy Crypto" brand, severed its connection with Ben Armstrong. The reason: problems with substance abuse and financial harm to employees. Armstrong has long been known to scam people, and this arrest will do his image little good either.
