US EditionNigeria: I'm Broke, Yet Accused of Money Laundering - VDM Breaks Silence After EFCC Release
- Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan , was arrested by EFCC on May 2, 2025, inside a Guaranty Trust Bank branch in Abuja and released after six days.
- The EFCC arrested VDM following multiple petitions accusing him of serious financial crimes, while his lawyer confirmed the arrest and subsequent bail grant.
- VDM’s arrest triggered widespread outrage, with protests and support from celebrities like Peter Obi, Davido, and public figures demanding his immediate release.
- Following his release, VDM’s partner actress Sarah Martins posted, "Welcome back my sweet husband," sparking mixed public reactions and trending discussions online.
- VDM’s lawyer criticized EFCC’s delay in issuing formal bail documents, highlighting that VDM faces court proceedings once bail conditions are met despite regained freedom.
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They Really Dealt with Him – Nigerians React as EFCC Releases VeryDarkMan
Controversial social media activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been released days after being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). 👉: WHATSAPP: CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL TO RECEIVE LATEST UPDATES ON YOUR PHONES Following his release, a video surfaced online showing him engaging in conversation with several people. However, what caught the attention of many Nigerians was his apparent struggle to walk, spa…
Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan Released from EFCC Custody
On May 7, 2025, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja after a day of questioning. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the release, stating that VDM met bail conditions following his arrest on May 6. The EFCC detained the social media activist to investigate multiple petitions against him, including allegations of defamation, cyber…
Sarah Martins Celebrates As VeryDarkman Regains Freedom
Social media users weren’t surprised by actress Sarah Martins’ enthusiastic reaction to the release of online critic Martins Otse Vincent, also known as VDM, from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The post Sarah Martins Celebrates As VeryDarkman Regains Freedom appeared first on .
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