VERYDARKMAN THREATENS LEGAL ACTION IF EFCC LINKS HIS IMAGE TO MONEY LAUNDERING

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Social media influencer and activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has issued a stern warning to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), threatening legal action if the agency publishes his image with claims associating him with money laundering.

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In a video via his Instagram page shortly after his release from EFCC custody, VDM revealed that the commission took a photograph of him holding their standard placard — a practice commonly used during suspect processing. However, he cautioned the agency against publishing the photo with any caption suggesting his involvement in financial crimes.

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“EFCC, I want us to have a cordial relationship,” VDM said. “But what will destroy that relationship is if you post that picture and say it’s about money laundering. If you do that, then release the full story behind it too.”

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He firmly asserted that any misleading publication would be challenged in court.
“If I see my picture on your website with a caption linking me to money laundering, you’ll need to prove it in court. That’s where the real issue will begin — it might even turn into the first open trial of its kind,” he said.

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VDM stressed that such an act would be defamatory, especially since he claims there is no legal basis for such an accusation.

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Additionally, he disclosed that his mobile phone is still being held by the EFCC. He raised concerns over potential tampering or misuse of his personal documents and data, explaining that although he has acquired a new device since his release, he has been unable to access his iCloud.

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He made it clear that the issue isn’t about the photo itself, but rather the false association with criminal activity.

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“If you truly want peace, then don’t tie that image to money laundering, because it’s a lie. Post anything else, I don’t care. In fact, I’m even thinking of making your placard my profile photo,” he added, with a mix of sarcasm and seriousness.