VeryDarkMan involved in financial crime – EFCC finally speaks

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has finally revealed that social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan committed financial crime. EFCC said this in a statement it released on Tuesday. Protesters marched on the headquarters of the anti-graft body on Monday, demanding his release from detention.

Clarifying the reason for Otse’s arrest, the EFCC said the activist is answering to “series of petitions” on “alleged financial crimes raised against him.”

In addition, EFCC alleged Otse spurned “several invitations sent to him through his known addresses and medium of communication.”

“The petitions pertain to grave allegations of financial malfeasance, which cannot be ignored by the Commission,” the EFCC stated.

“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.

“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. The EFCC should be allowed to do its job without fear or favour.

“As soon as investigations are concluded, charges will be filed.”