BitBoy, whose real name is Ben Armstrong, was picked up for making harassing phone calls while being in Cherokee County Georgia. The 36 year old crypto influencer was arrested on June 27,2018. He was released the very next day after posting bond.
BitBoy is now facing several legal issues which are the result of the controversies revolving his popular career in cryptocurrency.
Mugshot and Social Media Silence
A mugshot released by the Georgia Gazette shows Armstrong looking more unkempt than in his earlier bookings. His hair is longer, and his shirt appears rumpled. Since June 7, Armstrong has not posted on his own social media accounts.
His X(Twitter) profile remains active but seems managed by others. In one reply, the account noted he was still in custody at the time. Neither the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office nor Armstrong has shared details about the phone calls that led to his latest arrest.
A History of Legal Entanglements
Armstrong’s arrest adds to a growing list of run‑ins with the law. In March, he was picked up in Volusia County, Florida, on a fugitive warrant. Authorities alleged he sent threatening emails to a judge. He had warned his followers on X(Twitter) that the warrant was coming.
This followed an earlier arrest in 2023 in which he tried to recover a Lamborghini in a live video stream. That incident led to charges of loitering after he claimed the car had been stolen by a business partner.
Defamation Lawsuit by Kevin O’Leary
Apart from these criminal charges, Armstrong faces a lawsuit from “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary. O’Leary says that Armstrong defamed him by repeating a false rumor that labeled him as “a real‑life murderer” over a 2019 boating accident.
No charges were ever brought against O’Leary in that case. The investor is seeking more than $75,000 in damages. A motion for default judgment was filed recently in Florida federal court.
Fallout from HIT Network Exit
Armstrong’s issues worsened after HIT Network, the media firm he helped establish, terminated his contract. In September 2023, the firm announced they had terminated relations with him due to alleged substance misuse, financial irregularities, and erratic conduct.
Just a few days later, Armstrong live streamed trying to reacquire a Lamborghini from his ex associate Carlos Diaz. While doing so, he alleged to have a gun in the vehicle and disclosed private information about a woman accompanying him. That led to his immediate arrest.
Broader Crypto Fraud Crackdown
Armstrong is not the only one facing crypto‑related legal action. In Moscow, a woman known as “Bitmama” was sentenced to seven years in prison for running a big Bitcoin pyramid scheme.
Her case shows how authorities worldwide are taking down on crypto fraud. Regulators and courts are becoming bring less tolerant of influencers who blur the line between promotion and illicit behaviour.
Armstrong continues to maintain his silence as he juggles multiple court dates. His forthcoming hearings remain under wraps. Both fans and critics have their eyes glued on him to see if he will be able to return to his position in the cryptocurrency sphere.
With all that’s going on, Armstrong appears to be yet another example of an influencer working with too many strings attatched. His influence spans defense attorney calls or even verbal abuse accusations, all of which showcase a need for caution in the rapidly transforming cryptocurrency landscape.