Nigerian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, commonly known as Blord, was briefly released on bail on Friday but returned to Kuje prison shortly afterward after failing to meet the court’s bail conditions. Blord had been in detention for at least two weeks due to allegations of impersonating social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
On Saturday, VDM shared a video on his official Facebook page, explaining the circumstances surrounding Blord’s temporary release and subsequent return to custody. According to VDM, the court granted Blord bail on the condition that he submit his international passport. However, delays in retrieving the document from Anambra State prevented Blord from fulfilling this requirement in time. Consequently, he was taken back to Kuje Correctional Centre, where he will remain until the passport is presented, which is expected to occur on Monday.
The case has garnered significant attention due to the prominence of both Blord in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency sector and VDM in social media activism. The allegations of impersonation have added complexity to the legal proceedings, with the court underscoring the importance of the passport as a condition for bail. Blord’s legal team is reportedly working to expedite the retrieval of the passport in hopes of securing his release. Meanwhile, the case continues to attract close scrutiny from both the cryptocurrency community and social media observers, with further updates anticipated as the legal process unfolds.
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