Ben ‘BitBoy Crypto’ Armstrong Arrested for Harassing Phone Calls

Ben Armstrong, widely recognized in the crypto community as “BitBoy Crypto,” was arrested in Cherokee County, Georgia, on June 27, 2025, facing six counts of harassing phone calls. This latest incident marks another chapter in the ongoing legal challenges for the controversial crypto influencer, whose prominence in the digital asset space has been overshadowed by a series of legal and personal controversies.

Public jail records indicate that Armstrong was released on bail the following day, but the charges he faces could further complicate his standing in the crypto world. As of now, Armstrong has not issued a public statement addressing the allegations.

A Pattern of Legal Issues

The arrest in Cherokee County stems from allegations of harassing phone calls, though specific details about the nature of these calls or the individuals targeted have not been disclosed by authorities. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Armstrong was booked in the early hours of June 27, and a mugshot was later published by The Georgia Gazette, a platform that aggregates public arrest data across Georgia. Armstrong secured his release on June 28 after posting bail, but the charges remain pending, suggesting potential court proceedings in the near future. The lack of public details about the case leaves many questions unanswered, particularly regarding the context of the alleged harassment.

This incident follows closely on the heels of Armstrong’s earlier arrest in Volusia County, Florida, in March 2025, where he was detained on a fugitive warrant for reportedly sending threatening emails to a Cobb County, Georgia, Superior Court judge. Armstrong had acknowledged the warrant on X days before his Florida arrest, claiming the emails were sent while he was representing himself in a legal matter. That case drew significant attention within the crypto community, with many speculating about the influencer’s increasingly erratic behavior. The Florida arrest, combined with the recent Georgia charges, paints a picture of a figure entangled in a web of legal disputes.

Armstrong’s legal troubles are not new. In September 2023, he was arrested in Gwinnett County, Georgia, during a livestreamed confrontation outside the home of a former business associate, whom he accused of withholding his Lamborghini. That incident resulted in charges of loitering, prowling, and simple assault, with authorities also reporting the discovery of a firearm and illegal drugs in his vehicle. The 2023 arrest was a public spectacle, amplifying Armstrong’s fall from grace after being ousted from HIT Network, the parent company of the BitBoy Crypto brand, due to allegations of substance abuse and unprofessional conduct.

The crypto influencer’s legal woes extend beyond arrests. In March 2023, Armstrong was named in a class-action lawsuit accusing him of promoting Binance and selling unregistered securities. The case was settled in August 2024, with Armstrong and co-defendant Jimmy Butler agreeing to pay $340,000 without admitting wrongdoing. Additionally, Armstrong has faced accusations of fraudulent promotions related to the $BEN memecoin, further tarnishing his reputation among investors and followers.

The June 2025 arrest in Cherokee County adds to the mounting challenges for Armstrong, who once commanded a significant following through his YouTube channel and social media presence. His removal from HIT Network in August 2023 marked a turning point, as the company cited personal and financial misconduct as reasons for severing ties. Since then, Armstrong’s public communications have dwindled, with his most recent X post, dated June 6, 2025, reportedly made by a third party requesting positive messages for him during a period of custody related possibly to a separate matter. This sparsity of direct communication has fueled speculation about his current state and future in the crypto space.