Nigerian cryptocurrency businessman, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly generally known as Blord, has been launched from Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja after assembly the circumstances hooked up to his bail.
His launch on Monday ended a 19-day interval in custody that started on April 1, 2026, when he was arraigned earlier than the Federal Excessive Court docket in Abuja over allegations of felony conspiracy, impersonation, forgery, and unauthorized use of identification.
The case was filed by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, extensively generally known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
In response to court docket reviews, VDM accused Blord of utilizing his title, picture, and likeness with out consent to advertise enterprise ventures, together with the launch of a “Blunt Gadget app” in Onitsha.
The allegations additionally included claims that flight tickets had been allegedly solid in VDM’s title and that promotional supplies bearing his picture had been produced with out approval.
Blord pleaded not responsible to the fees.
The court docket initially ordered his remand for 26 days, leading to him spending the Easter vacation in detention.
Though he was granted bail on self-recognizance on April 17, he remained briefly in custody as a consequence of delays in fulfilling bail necessities, notably the submission of his worldwide passport, which was reportedly retrieved from Anambra State.
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore was amongst those that advocated for Blord’s launch.
He later introduced the event on social media, noting that public help performed a job in securing the businessman’s freedom.
Following his launch, social media reactions poured in, with supporters celebrating his return. Movies circulating on-line confirmed Blord showing relaxed, making telephone calls, and reportedly stepping right into a brand-new automobile shortly after leaving the correctional facility.
VDM additionally acknowledged the event in a video, stating that though Blord has been launched on bail, the authorized battle continues to be ongoing.