The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on
Tuesday confirmed that it detained a popular social media personality, Martins
Vincent Otse, alias (VeryDarkMan (VDM) over allegations of financial
malfeasance.
The EFCC in a statement via its X handle, said despite
several invitations, Otse refused to appear before the Commission, prompting
the anti-graft to take action.
According to the statement, the agency received
multiple petitions against Otse, alleging various financial crimes. “The
petitions pertain to grave allegations of financial malfeasance which cannot be
ignored by the Commission,” the EFCC stated.
The Commission dismissed claims that Otse’s arrest was
motivated by his online activities, saying, “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 obtained a remand order and has offered Otse
administrative bail, which he will be released after fulfilling the conditions.
“The EFCC has a lawful right to hold Otse in custody like any other suspect
being investigated by the Commission,” the agency said.
The Commission appreciated the public’s interest in
its operations but urged Nigerians to allow it to carry out its mandate without
insinuations about its motives. “The EFCC should be allowed to do its job
without fear or favour,” the agency stated, adding that charges will be filed
once investigations are concluded.
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