BitBoy Busted: Ben Armstrong Arrested in Florida Over Emails to Judge
Crypto influencer Ben Armstrong, widely known as “BitBoy,” was arrested in Florida after recently disclosing on social media that a warrant had been issued for his arrest in connection to emails sent to a judge in Georgia.
Armstrong was taken into custody by authorities in Volusia County, Florida, on March 25, 2025, at 7:18 p.m. local time, according to the Volusia County Division of Corrections. He was listed as a fugitive from justice.
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In a post on X dated March 21, Armstrong confirmed that the warrant stemmed from emails he sent to Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs while representing himself legally. Armstrong also alleged that Judge Childs deleted her social media accounts following the correspondence. His legal representatives have not released any public statements, and Armstrong has not responded to media inquiries.
I can now confirm that the warrants for my arrest are due to me sending emails (as my own attorney by the way) to the DISHONORABLE Kimberly Childs of @cobbcountygovt who has NOW DELETED her Twitter lmao.
— The BitBoy (@BenArmstrongsX) March 21, 2025
Public officials hiding corruption one day at a time.
The arrest marks another chapter in Ben Armstrong’s tumultuous legal history, which has increasingly cast a shadow over his once-prominent presence in the crypto space.
Ben Armstrong’s Previous Legal Incidents and Controversies
This isn’t Ben Armstrong’s first run-in with the law. In September 2023, he was arrested while livestreaming outside the home of a former business associate, alleging that the individual had taken possession of his Lamborghini.
In March 2023, Armstrong was named in a class-action lawsuit for promoting the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, which the suit claimed was selling unregistered securities. That case was resolved in August 2024 with Armstrong and co-defendant NBA star Jimmy Butler agreeing to a $340,000 settlement, without admitting any wrongdoing.
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Ben Armstrong has also been involved in offbeat public events, including a fight night hosted by Karate Combat in February 2024 in Mexico. There, he faced off against pseudonymous memecoin creator “More Light” and won the match by unanimous decision. Despite the theatrics, “More Light” later commented that there was no animosity between them and described Armstrong as a “good guy.”
Professional Fallout and Ongoing Questions
In August 2023, Hit Network—the parent company of the BitBoy Crypto brand—cut ties with Armstrong, citing alleged substance abuse and unprofessional behavior. Armstrong denied those claims, framing the separation as a coup attempt against him.
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While Armstrong continues to maintain a sizable following, his recent arrest raises further questions about the sustainability of his influence in the crypto industry. His ongoing legal entanglements have begun to overshadow his contributions to the blockchain space.
The latest arrest adds yet another layer of complexity to Armstrong’s controversial career, as legal and personal challenges continue to intersect with his public persona.
