BitBoy Crypto, a popular crypto influencer also known as Ben Armstrong, was arrested on Monday evening during a YouTube livestream after attempting to confront someone named Carlos Diaz to “get his Lamborghini back.”
The situation quickly escalated into conspiracy theories before the police intervened. Armstrong made an alarming statement on the now-deleted livestream, indicating that he was prepared for any potential risk during the confrontation.
This incident occurred just hours after Armstrong had tweeted about going live from a “very special location” on YouTube.
The arrest highlights the potential risks and controversies that can arise within the cryptocurrency community and its influencers.
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