Blord remanded in Kuje prison over alleged impersonation of VeryDarkMan

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, at the Kuje Correctional Centre over allegations of impersonation and identity misuse.

Blord was arraigned on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy and the unauthorised use of the identity of activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan.

The case followed claims by Otse that Blord used his image and name without consent in promotional materials, including advertisements linked to a product launch.

Following his court appearance on Wednesday, the judge ordered that Blord remain in custody until April 27, 2026, pending further proceedings.

Allegations of forged endorsements and unauthorised promotions

According to VeryDarkMan, Blord falsely claimed a business relationship between them, including an alleged ₦500 million endorsement deal and participation in a product launch in Onitsha.

“He printed a billboard with my face on it and claimed I was his ambassador without my permission,” Otse said in a video shared after the court session, dismissing the claims as entirely false.

He also accused Blord of forging travel documents and using his identity to promote apps and business ventures without approval.

Legal practitioner Marshal Abubakar confirmed the remand, describing the legal action as swift, while also suggesting that the case would proceed through due process.

However, the development has sparked mixed reactions.

Activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore criticised the celebration surrounding Blord’s detention, warning against endorsing incarceration as a form of justice.

“No one should celebrate the incarceration of any person under the colour of law,” Sowore said, adding that he would push for the case to be discontinued.

Blord, founder of the Blord Group with interests spanning real estate and fintech, now faces a legal battle that could test the boundaries of digital identity use, influencer culture, and advertising ethics in Nigeria’s fast-evolving tech space.

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As the case unfolds, attention will remain on the court proceedings and the broader implications for brand endorsements and personal identity rights in the digital economy.