Martins Vincent Otse, the controversial social media activist widely known as VeryDarkMan, has broken his silence regarding his recent arrest and subsequent detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
VeryDarkMan as apprehended on May 2 after visiting a new generation bank branch in Abuja and was released five days later, on May 7, as confirmed by his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.
In a video alongside his lawyer, he refuted the EFCC’s allegations of suspected money laundering, labelling them as unfounded and asserting that he does not possess the wealth necessary to support such claims. He explained that his philanthropic efforts stem from debt rather than affluence and expressed his relief at being released with his lawyer at his side.
He stated: “They think I am into money laundering, how would they put money laundering for person wey no get money? I have done so many charities, and them they wonder how. They don’t know that I use debt for charity. Anyway, we are outside, with my lawyer, of course.”
His arrest sparked widespread outrage across the nation, leading fans and celebrities to stage protests at EFCC offices, calling for his release and condemning the agency’s actions.
