EFCC To Grant VDM Bail After Questioning, Reveals Reason for Arrest

 

After days of swirling speculation, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has finally addressed the controversy surrounding the arrest of outspoken social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).

In a statement released on Monday morning, the anti-graft agency clarified that VDM’s detention was the result of multiple petitions relating to serious financial misconduct, and not as widely rumored due to his vocal criticisms of the commission’s work.

“Martins Innocent Otse was invited over a series of petitions bordering on alleged financial crimes. Despite several invitations, he failed to appear. His arrest became necessary and lawful,” the EFCC stated.

According to the commission, while they are aware of VDM’s frequent verbal jabs at their operations, they insisted that those had no bearing on the decision to take him into custody.

“His arrest was not influenced by his commentary. The EFCC operates by law and obtained a valid Remand Order for his detention,” the agency emphasized.

The commission further revealed that VDM has now been granted administrative bail, pending the fulfillment of his bail conditions, and reassured the public that due process is being followed.

EFCC urged Nigerians to allow the agency to perform its duties without undue speculation or interference, promising that once investigations are complete, charges will be appropriately filed if necessary.