Popular social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced his intention to take legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if the agency publishes a photograph of him with allegations of money laundering.
In a video shared on social media following his release from EFCC custody, VeryDarkMan revealed that a photo was taken of him holding the agency’s signature placard. He warned that should the EFCC publish the image on its website or social media and label it with a money laundering allegation, he would sue.
“EFCC, I want us to start a friendship, but what could ruin that friendship is if you people post the picture you took of me and label it as money laundering,” he said. “If you post that picture claiming it’s about money laundering, then you should also release the full context behind it.”
The influencer emphasized that posting the image with such a caption would amount to defamation, and he would challenge it in court.
“If I see my picture on your website with a caption suggesting money laundering, you’ll have to prove it. That’s where our issue will begin—and we will settle it in court. It might even become the first open court case of its kind. If you go ahead and post it, it simply means the picture with the alleged money laundering claim is false,” he said.
VDM further claimed that his phone remains in the custody of the EFCC and expressed concerns that his private information could be compromised. Despite these tensions, he referred to the EFCC as a “potential future friend,” saying their relationship hinges on how the agency handles the situation.
“I don’t mind anything else you put up—no problem. In fact, I even want to use your placard as my profile picture,” he added jokingly. “But if you associate it with lies, we’re going to court.”
He also criticized GTBank, the financial institution reportedly connected to the location where he was arrested, accusing them of releasing misleading content online during his ordeal.
“As for GTBank, I’m coming to explain what happened. What you people did is crazy, I’ve seen the various images and videos you posted online. Did you think I wouldn’t survive or come out? I’m out now, and I have evidence. Your only saving grace is if the EFCC deletes those videos. I have the full footage of how everything happened,” he stated.
VeryDarkMan warned that if the EFCC publishes misleading content, not only will it harm his image, but it will also backfire on the commission.
“Yes, you’re a big agency, part of the government, but I promise you—I’ll give you stress,” he warned. “It will damage your image and integrity. And it will further prove that what you posted online isn’t the truth.”
The outspoken influencer’s comments have added to public interest in his arrest and the EFCC’s handling of his case, as concerns mount over accountability and the treatment of individuals in custody.
