By Our Reporter
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has given update as to why the Commission detained Martins Vincent Otse (aka VeryDarkMan).
According to the update released on its official X account on Tuesday, the detention of the VeryDarkMan is bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised against him but has nothing to do with alleged unguarded attacks of the suspect against its operations.
The clarification as contained in the official X account reads in full:
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. 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.
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.
Precise Post recalls that Otse was apprehended on Thursday, May 2, 2025, shortly after visiting the GTBank branch in Area 3, Garki, Abuja.
He had reportedly gone to the bank with his mother and an associate to address unauthorised deductions from his mother’s account when he was arrested.
