The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign social media commentator and activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), at the Federal High Court in Abuja this week on multiple alleged financial crimes.
According to EFCC officials, the charges include money laundering, internet fraud, and obtaining money under false pretences.
The arraignment follows several months of investigation into Otse’s financial activities, which the EFCC alleges were often conducted under the guise of advocacy, brand promotions, and personal campaigns.
Media reports indicate that Verydarkman was initially invited for questioning after intelligence reports and formal complaints linked his online influence to suspicious financial transactions.
These transactions, traced through digital wallets, bank accounts, and third-party applications, were allegedly inconsistent with his declared earnings and lifestyle.
Forensic analysts reportedly flagged some of the funds as proceeds of fraud, disguised as influencer deals and donations from unsuspecting fans and supporters.
Meanwhile, some youths have protested in Abuja, demanding Verydarkman’s release from EFCC custody, describing his arrest and detention as illega