In a recent video shared online, social commentator Martin Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, disclosed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken possession of his phone. This has restricted his access to his digital platforms, leaving him unable to manage his accounts.
VeryDarkMan didn’t hold back in his warning to the EFCC. He emphasized that the commission should not tamper with or alter anything on his phone. He made it clear that any attempt to misuse the device or its contents would lead to serious consequences.
“My phone is with the EFCC. As a matter of fact, I bought another phone when I came out because I have a feeling they will not give me back my phone. I was trying to log into my iCloud, but I can’t access it again,” VeryDarkMan said.
“But that is by the way. EFCC, now that we want to start a friendship, I want to put this out there, let me tell you what will spoil the friendship: you people took a photo of me, if you ever release that photo and I see ‘money laundering’ on it, that is where we will have a problem.
“If you release my picture on your page and I see ‘money laundering’ on it, first of all, you people will prove money laundering to Nigerians. It might actually be the first case we will do in the open, all the details will be put online.
“If you put ‘tax evasion,’ no problem. But you see ‘money laundering’? If you put it there, it only means two things: you will prove it to Nigerians, and it also goes to say that every other person you have accused is innocent, because I don’t launder money. I am not a fraudster.”
In addition, the activist expressed his concerns about a specific photo taken at the EFCC office. He urged the agency not to release this image, particularly if it’s tied to allegations of money laundering. According to VeryDarkMan, doing so would only lead to legal complications for the EFCC.
He said, “I have the evidence. The only thing that will save you (GTBank) is that maybe the EFCC deletes the video, because the video is there when everything happened. I have it. It is on my phone. And if the EFCC deletes it, it is also a problem for them.”
The social critic also claimed that his phone holds critical evidence related to events that occurred at a bank. This evidence, he said, could be essential in defending himself and clearing any false accusations.
“To my future friends, if that photo comes out, we will go to court. The only difference is that you are big, you are the government, but I will stress you people. And it is going to dent your image and your integrity.
“It goes further to explain that most of the things you people post online about people are not true. So please, let us think about this through. I love you, EFCC. You love me too,” VeryDarkMan added.
VeryDarkMan concluded his video by issuing a final caution to the EFCC. He urged them to be careful and avoid any actions that could harm their integrity or lead to prolonged legal battles. He stressed that any attempt to mishandle the situation would not be taken lightly.
