US EditionNigeria: VeryDarkMan Not Arrested Due to Attacks Against the Commission
- Vincent Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, was reportedly taken into custody on May 2, 2025, in Nigeria; however, the agency commonly responsible for investigating financial crimes has denied involvement in his arrest.
- The arrest followed multiple petitions alleging financial crimes against Otse, unrelated to his public criticisms of the EFCC or his visit to a GTBank branch with his mother.
- Protests demanding Otse's release and respect for his rights took place in Abuja on May 5, 2025, with supporters condemning his detention as unlawful and calling for transparency.
- EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated that the arrest was made in response to several petitions and assured that the individual would be freed once the bail requirements are satisfied, with the case being promptly brought before the court, emphasizing their commitment to following the law.
- Otse remains in custody pending trial, with EFCC affirming the investigation continues and that charges will be filed once concluded, dissociating the arrest from his criticism of the Commission.
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Abuja, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially confirmed the arrest and detention of Martins Otse, widely known by his social media moniker “VeryDarkMan” (VDM), citing his repeated failure to respond to formal invitations over allegations of financial misconduct. In a statement issued on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency revealed that Otse was invited for questioni…
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VeryDarkMan: Allow us do our job – EFCC warns Nigerians
The post VeryDarkMan: Allow us do our job – EFCC warns Nigerians appeared first on Kemi Filani. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the general publci to allow it carry out its duties without distraction or undue speculation amid the detaining of controversial social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a statement on Tuesday, the EFCC insisted the decision to arrest VeryDarkMan was not influenced by his repeated at…
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