Full Livestream of Bitboy’s confrontation and arrest

Crypto YouTuber Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong was arrested in late September 2023 after live‑streaming a late‑night confrontation outside the home of former business associate Carlos Diaz in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Armstrong broadcast the incident on YouTube, framing it as an attempt to recover a Lamborghini he claimed Diaz had taken and to confront alleged death threats and ties to organized crime, while repeatedly stating he feared for his life. Around 18–20 minutes into the stream, police arrived on scene, questioned Armstrong about a firearm in his vehicle, and ultimately detained him while the camera was still rolling. According to county records cited by multiple outlets, Armstrong (listed as Benjamin Charles Armstrong) was charged with loitering/prowling and simple assault by placing another in fear, and was later released on bond of about $2,600 after several hours in jail. The livestream and subsequent arrest drew wide attention across X and YouTube because Armstrong is a prominent and recently embattled crypto influencer, having been removed from his BitBoy/Hit Network role amid earlier allegations over token promotions, personal conduct, and financial disputes. The episode intensified ongoing scrutiny of crypto promoters’ behavior and ethics, reinforcing industry concerns about influencer‑driven speculation and the reputational risks their personal controversies pose for the broader digital asset sector.

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