Social Media Activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM) Held by EFCC Without Valid Charges: Allegations and Controversies
Arrest of VeryDarkMan Remains Unexplained by EFCC as Per Deji Adeyanju's Report
Find the latest updates on the arrest and release of social media activist, Martins Otse, famously known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). This famous advocate faces allegations of financial crimes, but the exact nature of the accusations remains unclear.
According to reports, VDM was apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives at a Guaranty Trust Bank branch in Abuja last week [1]. Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, who visited VDM at the EFCC headquarters, claimed that no formal complaint or petition was presented by the commission after repeated inquiries [1].
Adeyanju shared his concerns through social media, stating, "We still cannot understand why he was arrested. EFCC said there's no petition against him after our repeated demand." In response to this incident, the Public Interest Lawyers League (PILL) released a strongly worded statement, condemning the arrest as unlawful and unconstitutional [2].
PILL cited Section 35 of the 1999 Constitution, which stipulates that no individual should be detained beyond 24 to 48 hours without being charged in court [2]. The group accused the EFCC of abusing its mandate, using state machinery to silence dissent [2].
Enrichment data suggests that multiple petitions accused VDM of financial crimes, albeit the specific details of the allegations are not disclosed [3]. After five days in custody, VDM was eventually released [1]. Following his release, he raised concerns regarding the theft of his mobile phone and unauthorized access to his iCloud account [4]. He also warned the EFCC against using his picture to suggest money laundering without providing full context [4].
As the story unfolds, issues related to the seizure of his property and potential misuse of his digital data remain outstanding [4]. Keep an eye on this developing case and stay informed as new updates arise.
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- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been accused by the Public Interest Lawyers League (PILL) of abusing its mandate by unlawfully and unconstitutionally detaining social media activist, Martins Otse, renowned as VeryDarkMan (VDM), for more than 48 hours without a formal charge.
- PILL avers that Section 35 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution was violated by the EFCC, as it held VDM for five days before his release without any charges brought against him.
- Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer who visited VDM at the EFCC headquarters, asserted that the commission failed to present any formal complaint or petition following repeated inquiries.
- The arrest and detention of VeryDarkMan have sparked concerns within Nigeria's General-News, Crime-and-Justice, and political circles, with opportunities for further discussions and investigations surrounding multiple petitions alleging financial crimes against him.
- The Data Security Service (DSS) and the Nigeria Police are reportedly set to interrogate VeryDarkMan following EFCC's custody, leading to speculation and potential legal complications in this complex matter unfolding in Abuja.
