Eric Patrick
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said that social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, was invited owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised against him.
According to the Commission, VeryDarkMan refused to honour the invitation despite several attempts and invites sent to him through his known addresses and medium of communication.
The Economic and Financial Commission disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, stating that the petitions pertain to grave allegations of financial malfeasance which cannot be ignored by the Commission.
The EFCC stated that an appropriate Remand Order was obtained in this regard, adding that VDM has been offered administrative bail and would be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions.
The statement read, “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.”
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The EFCC further said that it has a lawful right to hold VeryDarkMan in custody like any other suspect being investigated by the Commission.
The statement added, “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.”