- EFCC Grants Bail to VDM: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted bail to social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM).
- Reason for Arrest: VDM was arrested for ignoring multiple invitations regarding allegations of financial malfeasance.
- Investigation Ongoing: The EFCC is still investigating VDM and will file charges once the investigation is concluded.
- Bail Conditions: VDM will be released after fulfilling the administrative bail conditions.
- EFCC’s Stance: The commission emphasized that VDM’s arrest wasn’t motivated by his public criticisms of the EFCC.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted bail to social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), after he was arrested for ignoring multiple invitations regarding allegations of financial malfeasance.
The EFCC received several petitions against VDM, prompting the agency to invite him for questioning. Despite sending invitations through his known addresses and communication channels, VDM refused to show up, leading to his arrest.
The EFCC emphasized that VDM’s arrest wasn’t motivated by his public criticisms of the EFCC, but rather the allegations against him. VDM has been offered administrative bail and will be released after fulfilling the bail conditions.
The EFCC is still investigating VDM and will file charges once the investigation is concluded. The commission urged the public to allow them to carry out their duties without speculation, emphasizing that they should be given the space to investigate without undue pressure.
