The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said it has granted Mr Martins Innocent Otse, otherwise known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) an administrative bail.
The anti- money laundering agency explained while why it arrested the social media influencer, via its official X account formerly called twitter that “In the exercise of its mandate of tackling economic and financial crimes, invited Martins Vincent Otse owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised against him. He refused to show up in spite of several invitations sent to him through his known addresses and medium of communication.
It noted that “the petitions pertain to grave allegations of financial malfeasance which cannot be ignored by the Commission.
”It is needful to admit that the Commission is aware of several unguarded attacks of the suspect against its operations. While such conduct is condemnable, his arrest was not informed by such attacks. The relevant law enforcement agency will be allowed to look into them.
According to the agency, the EFCC has a lawful right to hold Otse in custody like any other suspect being investigated by the Commission. The appropriate Remand Order was obtained in this regard. He has been offered an administrative bail and would be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions.
”The Commission appreciates the interest of Nigerians in its operations. The passion, enthusiasm and torrential reactions to all of its activities are welcome.
“However, insinuations about its motive in carrying out its assignment should no longer continue.”
It however urged the public to allowed it do its job without fear or favour. “As soon as investigations are concluded, charges will be filed.”
VDM was apprehended in the premises of GTBank in Abuja last weekend after he was at the bank to question why the account of his mother was debited for a loan she did not apply for.
It was reported that VDM was blindfolded and beaten by security operatives who came for him.
