Ben Armstrong, the crypto influencer known as “BitBoy,” was arrested in Florida on March 25, 2025, for allegedly sending threatening emails to Georgia Judge Kimberly Childs. He’s being held without bail and labeled a fugitive from justice. The judge reportedly deleted her social media accounts after receiving the emails. Armstrong predictably claimed the arrest was an attempt to silence his corruption allegations. This latest incident adds another messy chapter to his ongoing legal troubles and further damages his already questionable credibility in the crypto space.
Ben Armstrong’s legal troubles just got a whole lot worse. The crypto influencer, better known as “BitBoy,” was arrested on March 25, 2025, in Volusia County, Florida, at 7:18 p.m. local time.
BitBoy’s nightmare continues as authorities slap him with fresh charges in Florida, proving his legal woes are far from over.
He’s now facing charges related to allegedly sending threatening or harassing emails to a sitting judge.
The target? Cobb County, Georgia Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs. Armstrong apparently decided that representing himself in ongoing legal proceedings gave him license to fire off emails that authorities deemed serious enough to warrant arrest.
The specific language hasn’t been disclosed publicly, but when you’re held without bail and labeled a fugitive from justice, you know it’s bad.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Armstrong actually announced his own warrants on social media before getting arrested. Smart move, really. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to air his grievances, claiming corruption and accusing public officials of hiding wrongdoing.
Because nothing says “I’m innocent” quite like a public meltdown on social media.
The judge reportedly deleted or deactivated her social media accounts after receiving these emails. Armstrong, naturally, found this suspicious and used it to fuel his corruption narrative. He framed his impending arrest as authorities trying to silence his allegations against the judicial system.
This isn’t Armstrong’s first rodeo with law enforcement. He was arrested in 2023 over a livestream incident involving a former business associate and a Lamborghini. During that arrest, authorities discovered both illegal drugs and a firearm in his vehicle.
That same year, he was ousted from the BitBoy Crypto brand by its parent company, citing personal behavior concerns and substance abuse allegations. Armstrong was also reported missing in February 2025 after disputes with Hit Network.
The crypto community isn’t exactly rallying around their fallen influencer. Armstrong’s legal drama has sparked debates about accountability and professionalism among crypto personalities.
His troubles raise broader questions about how personal scandals affect investor trust and the image of decentralized finance.
The arrest adds another chapter to Armstrong’s growing legal saga, further damaging his credibility in the cryptocurrency space.
For someone who built a brand on giving crypto advice, he’s certainly not making great decisions for himself.
