Blord remanded in Kuje prison after VeryDarkMan raises identity misuse claims

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Linus Williams Ifejirika, widely known as Blord, at the Kuje Correctional Centre.

Blord, a popular cryptocurrency entrepreneur, is currently facing multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and the unauthorised use of another person’s identity. The case is linked to allegations made by Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan.

According to the claims, VeryDarkMan accused Blord of using his name, image, and identity without his permission for promotional and advertising purposes.

He alleged that Blord falsely announced that he had been paid ₦500 million to serve as a brand ambassador for one of his companies.

He also claimed that Blord publicly stated that he endorsed his business ventures, including a digital platform.

VeryDarkMan further explained that Blord printed billboards, flyers, and other promotional materials carrying his image, creating the impression that they had a working agreement.

He insisted that all the claims were false and that he never gave consent for his identity to be used in any form of advertisement.

In addition, he alleged that Blord went as far as forging flight ticket details using his name, claiming he would travel to Onitsha to participate in a product launch event. VeryDarkMan described these actions as misleading and damaging to his reputation.

Following Blord’s appearance in court, the judge ruled that he should be kept in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.

The court fixed April 27, 2026, as the next date for the case, meaning Blord is expected to remain in detention for several weeks.

Reacting to the development, VeryDarkMan shared a video from the court premises, expressing his satisfaction with the court’s decision.

He noted that Blord would spend about 26 days in custody, including the Easter period.

A legal practitioner, Marshal Abubakar, also confirmed that Blord was moved from Awka to Abuja for the trial and emphasised that the legal process would continue.

However, the situation has sparked mixed reactions. Activist Omoyele Sowore criticised the celebration of Blord’s detention.

He argued that no one should take joy in another person’s imprisonment, warning that such attitudes could encourage abuse of the legal system and undermine justice.

Blord is the founder of the Blord Group, a business conglomerate with interests in real estate, fintech, and cryptocurrency-related services.

The case has continued to attract public attention, especially on social media, as many Nigerians share different opinions about the allegations and the court’s decision.