Ben Armstrong, previously a well-known face in the cryptocurrency community as “BitBoy,” found himself in legal trouble once again after his arrest in Cherokee County, Georgia, on June 27. He faces six counts of making harassing phone calls, according to public jail records.
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Armstrong was taken into custody and subsequently released on bond. Since the incident, he has maintained a low profile, with his X account inactive and managed by others since early June. He is also embroiled in several legal disputes, including a federal defamation lawsuit filed by investor Kevin O’Leary.
After being arrested, Armstrong was released the following day upon posting bond. A recently published mugshot from the Georgia Gazette depicts him appearing more disheveled compared to previous encounters with law enforcement.
Specifics regarding the harassing phone calls have yet to be disclosed, and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has not issued an official statement regarding the matter.
Silence on Social Media Following Arrest
Since the arrest, Armstrong has refrained from making any public statements and remains silent on social media. His X account, which has been inactive since June 7, seems to be under the management of others, although recent updates confirmed that he was still in custody at that time.
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— The BitBoy (@BenArmstrongsX) June 6, 2025
This latest arrest adds to the growing list of legal issues Armstrong is currently facing. In March, he was detained in Florida on a fugitive warrant related to emails he allegedly sent to Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs, tied to an ongoing defamation case.
Representing himself in court, Armstrong later confirmed that his arrest was related to those email communications. In addition to these challenges, he is also dealing with a federal defamation lawsuit filed by “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary.
O’Leary’s lawsuit accuses Armstrong of making false claims, including allegations that he referred to O’Leary as “a real-life murderer” in connection with a tragic boating accident that resulted in two fatalities. O’Leary, who was never charged with any crime, is seeking damages exceeding $75,000. The case is still active in Florida federal court, with a recent filing for a motion for default judgment.
I called it from the start and honestly tried to tell him this was the path.
That is not cocaine that is a crystal meth addiction.
He needs a 36 month prison sentence, would help him more than anything else. pic.twitter.com/k2nRmuVYEZ
— Melted (@MeltedMindz) July 9, 2025
Armstrong’s troubles have intensified following his removal from HIT Network, the cryptocurrency media company he co-founded. Sources indicate that his departure was attributed to alleged substance abuse, financial misconduct, and erratic behavior.
Arrest During Live-Stream
In September 2023, Armstrong was arrested by police while live-streaming on YouTube. At that time, he was en route to confront a former colleague, Carlos Diaz, in an attempt to reclaim his Lamborghini. Police intercepted him during the journey and discovered illegal narcotics in his vehicle.
Prior to that, in April 2023, Armstrong was involved in a class-action lawsuit and was summoned by the judge to address claims of harassment against the plaintiffs’ counsel. The plaintiff’s attorney alleged that Armstrong had engaged in harassing behavior, including making threatening phone calls, sending vulgar voicemails and text messages, and utilizing social media to intimidate the legal team.
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