The video captures the moment social media personality Martins Vincent Otse also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) was seen daring The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate him.
The video which was one of the videos done by VDM prior to his recent arrest surfaced online days after he was arrested by the EFCC.
See video below:
EFCC) has officially confirmed the arrest of VDM.
In a statement released on its X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the EFCC explained that Otse’s arrest was prompted by serious financial crime allegations detailed in petitions received by the Commission, which necessitated action.
The agency stated that the activist had “refused to show up in spite of several invitations sent to him through his known addresses and medium of communication.”
The EFCC’s statement, titled “EFCC’s Case against Martins Vincent Otse,” elaborated that “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the exercise of its mandate of tackling economic and financial crimes, invited Martins Vincent Otse owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised against him. He refused to show up in spite of several invitations sent to him through his known addresses and medium of communication. The petitions pertain to grave allegations of financial malfeasance which cannot be ignored by the Commission.”
Addressing the public outcry surrounding Otse’s arrest and detention, the EFCC asserted its legal authority to hold him in custody.
However, the agency also mentioned that Otse has been granted administrative bail and will be released once he meets all the specified conditions.
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The statement further clarified that “It is needful to admit that the Commission is aware of several unguarded attacks of the suspect against its operations. While such conduct is condemnable, his arrest was not informed by such attacks. The relevant law enforcement agency will be allowed to look into them. The EFCC has a lawful right to hold Otse in custody like any other suspect being investigated by the Commission. The appropriate Remand Order was obtained in this regard. He has been offered an administrative bail and would be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions.”
The EFCC concluded by stating that charges would be filed against Otse once the ongoing investigations are completed.
The agency also appealed for public understanding and non-interference, saying, “The Commission appreciates the interest of Nigerians in its operations. The passion, enthusiasm, and torrential actions to all of its activities are welcome. However, insinuations about its motive in carrying out its assignment should no longer continue. The EFCC should be allowed to do its job without fear or favour. As soon as investigations are concluded, charges will be filed.”
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