The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in connection with multiple allegations brought against him.

According to the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the arrest followed several petitions submitted by individuals who expressed concerns over the activist’s conduct.

“We arrested him to respond to a series of allegations raised against him by some petitioners,” Oyewale stated.

He further explained that VDM was arrested in Abuja and emphasized that the Commission acted on credible complaints.

“He will be released once he meets the bail conditions, and the case will be charged to court as soon as possible. We are a law-abiding institution,” Oyewale added.