Social Media Star VeryDarkMan Threatens Legal Action Against EFCC Over Potential Defamation

Prominent social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has announced that he may pursue legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following his release from the agency’s custody.

In a recent video message shared on social media, VDM expressed his concerns after the EFCC captured a photo of him holding a placard and warned that legal repercussions could follow if this image was published with allegations of money laundering. He stated, “EFCC, I want us to start a friendship, but that could be jeopardized if you share the picture with money laundering claims. Should you post it, you must also provide the full context behind it.”

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VDM emphasized that if the EFCC proceeds to publish the photo accompanied by such allegations, he would be compelled to take legal action. “If my image appears on your website suggesting money laundering, you’ll need to substantiate that claim. This could potentially turn into a landmark court case. Sharing that photo would mean the allegations are false,” he cautioned.

He further urged the agency, “If you genuinely seek friendship, dissociate that image from any accusations of money laundering, as that is a lie against me. I have no issue with anything else you share, and in fact, I’d be happy to use your placard as my profile picture.”

Commenting on the bank involved in his arrest, VDM criticized GTBank for disseminating misleading information about the incident. “GTBank, I’m planning to clarify what transpired. Your actions are outrageous. I’ve seen the various images and videos you shared online. Did you think I wouldn’t survive this? I’m out now and I have evidence. If the EFCC deletes those videos, that could cause further complications for them,” he asserted.

VDM concluded by reiterating his desire for a positive relationship with the EFCC, but made it clear that publishing the contentious image would irreparably harm that potential friendship. “The EFCC has the chance to be my future friend, but sharing that picture could put us in a cycle of legal battles.

Yes, you’re a major government agency, but I assure you, I won’t make it easy for you. That action would damage your image and integrity while reinforcing that what you posted online is not the truth,” he warned.