Crypto influencer Ben ‘BitBoy’ Armstrong arrested in Florida

Ben Armstrong, also known as “BitBoy,” claimed on March 21 that he had a warrant for his arrest over emails to a judge.

Update (March 26, 6:12 am UTC): This article has been updated to add information on Ben Armstrong’s prior arrest and background.

Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, also known as “BitBoy,” has been arrested in Florida after disclosing on social media just days ago that a warrant was out for his arrest.

Florida’s Volusia County Division of Corrections listed Armstrong as a fugitive from justice who was taken in custody on March 25 at 7:18 pm local time.

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