Controversial activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has spoken out about his recent arrest and detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He was taken into custody on May 2 after visiting a new generation bank branch in Abuja and released five days later on May 7, according to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju.
VeryDarkMan, in a video with his lawyer, dismissed the EFCC’s allegations of suspected money laundering, saying they were baseless and that he doesn’t have the kind of wealth that would warrant such claims.
He attributed his charitable activities to debt rather than wealth, expressing relief at being released with his lawyer.
He said: “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.”
VDM’s arrest triggered nationwide outrage with fans and celebrities staging protests at EFCC offices to demand his release, denouncing the action.
