44 h. ago “GTBank Held Me Hostage Despite Not Being Their Customer” – VeryDarkMan Recounts Ordeal In EFCC Detention

Nigerian social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has accused Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) of unlawfully detaining him at one of its branches in Abuja during a visit to address suspicious deductions from his mother’s account. In a video posted on Instagram on Saturday, VeryDarkMan narrated the events leading to his arrest by operatives of the Economic and […] The post “GTBank Held Me Hostage Despite Not Being Their Customer” – VeryDarkMan Recounts Ordeal In EFCC Detention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago “If You Release My Picture With Money Laundering, You’ll Prove It In Court” – VeryDarkMan To EFCC

Nigerian social media critic VeryDarkMan has issued a stern warning to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the release of a mugshot taken during his recent detention. After spending almost five days in EFCC custody, VeryDarkMan addressed his followers in a video on his Instagram page on Friday where he claimed the EFCC […] The post “If You Release My Picture With Money Laundering, You’ll Prove It In Court” – VeryDarkMan To EFCC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago VeryDarkMan Reveals Plan To Work With EFCC, Gives Agency Conditions

Controversial social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has announced that he will be collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), but not without issuing stern warnings to the anti-graft agency over how his image and case are presented to the public. In a video posted online, the outspoken activist […]

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3 d. ago “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals

Deji Adeyanju, the lawyer representing social media activist VeryDarkMan, has shared an update after his client’s release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. VeryDarkMan was detained by the anti-graft agency for five days before being granted bail. In a statement posted on social media on Thursday, Adeyanju expressed […] The post “Despite Release, VeryDarkMan’s Phone, Car Still With EFCC” – Deji Adeyanju Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago ‘How Can Someone Who Isn’t Wealthy Engage In Money Laundering?’, VDM Speaks After Regaining Freedom

Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has questioned why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) would accuse someone that is not wealthy of money laundering. VeryDarkMan stated this in a viral video shared online after regaining his freedom from the EFCC detention over allegations of money laundering. In a […]

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5 d. ago Mark Angel Challenges EFCC Over Arrest Of Verydarkman, Demands Proof Of Invitation

Popular Nigerian comedian, Mark Angel, has questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its claim that it invited social media activist Verydarkman before his recent arrest. The anti-corruption agency had earlier stated that it extended an invitation to the activist, which reportedly went unanswered. Following this, EFCC operatives arrested him on Friday — […] The post Mark Angel Challenges EFCC Over Arrest Of Verydarkman, Demands Proof Of Invitation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago VeryDarkMan Detained Lawfully Over Serious Financial Petitions – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Martins Otse, citing “serious allegations of financial misconduct” after he repeatedly failed to respond to multiple invitations for questioning. In a statement released on its X platform on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency stated that Otse was invited for questioning regarding a series of […] The post VeryDarkMan Detained Lawfully Over Serious Financial Petitions – EFCC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Timi Frank Condemns Arrest Of VeryDarkMan, Urges Nigerians To Rise Against Impunity

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, condemned in strong terms the recent arrest of activist VeryDarkMan by the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission (EFCC). VeryDarkMan, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, was arrested three days ago on allegations of cyberstalking after visiting a Guarantee […]

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6 d. ago JUST IN: EFCC shares update on VeryDarkMan’s detention, cites reason

By John Ogunsemore The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest and detention of activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, the anti-graft commission said VeryDarkMan was arrested “owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised […] The post JUST IN: EFCC shares update on VeryDarkMan’s detention, cites reason appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago EFCC Debunks Reports Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Over Multiple Petitions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports claiming it arrested social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over multiple petitions. The widely circulated report, attributed to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale in an interview with BBC News Pidgin, claimed the commission took the activist into custody following complaints from […] The post EFCC Debunks Reports Of VeryDarkMan’s Arrest Over Multiple Petitions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago EFCC Confirms Arrest Of VeryDarkMan Following Petitions Against Him

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), following numerous petitions. The EFCC, through its spokesperson Dele Oyewale, informed BBC News Pidgin on Monday that the activist was arrested due to complaints lodged by multiple petitioners. “We arrested him to […] The post EFCC Confirms Arrest Of VeryDarkMan Following Petitions Against Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago EFCC Breaks Silence On VeryDarkMan’s Arrest, Says There’re ‘Multiple Petitions’ Against Activist

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that controversial critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly called VeryDarkMan (VDM), was arrested by its operatives over multiple petitions against him The anti-graft agency, through its spokesperson Dele Oyewale, told BBC News on Monday that VeryDarkMan was taken into custody following complaints from several petitioners. “We arrested […]

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8 d. ago Controversy As EFCC Allegedly Denies VeryDarkMan Access To Food

Popular Nigerian social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reportedly been denied access to food by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sparking outrage among his friends and associates. It is important to note that VDM’s legal representative, activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju, issued a statement claiming he was arrested by […] The post Controversy As EFCC Allegedly Denies VeryDarkMan Access To Food appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan

The brother of popular social media personality, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spoken out following his recent arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). VDM was reportedly picked up at a GTBank branch after accompanying his mother to file a complaint about suspicious deductions from her bank account. His sudden detention has drawn […] The post EFCC Accused Of Withholding Medical Aid For Nabbed VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank

Nigerian social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been reportedly detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His legal representative, Deji Adeyanju, disclosed the development in a Facebook post, accusing Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) of aiding in the influencer’s arrest. According to Adeyanju, VDM was apprehended after publicly […] The post EFCC Detains VeryDarkMan; Lawyer Vows Legal Action Against GTBank appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E

By John Ogunsemore Activist, Martins Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide an update in the naira abuse case against the children of billionaire businessman, Chief Rasaq Okoya. VeryDarkMan made the call in a video shared on Facebook on Tuesday following reports of EFCC’s arrest of […] The post Naira abuse: Produce Okoya’s children – VeryDarkMan tells EFCC after E-Money’s arrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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