EFCC Arrests VeryDarkMan Over Bribery Allegations
ABUJA, Nigeria — On May 2, 2025, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, was arrested in Abuja by masked operatives, suspected to be from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or the Department of State Services (DSS). The arrest occurred shortly after he visited a Guaranty Trust Bank branch to report unauthorized deductions from his mother’s account.
The EFCC had previously invited Otse for questioning following a viral video he released, featuring crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky. In the video, Bobrisky alleged that he paid N15 million to unnamed EFCC officers to drop money laundering charges against him. The EFCC responded by initiating an internal investigation and summoning both Bobrisky and VeryDarkMan to assist in uncovering the truth behind the allegations.
In response to the EFCC’s invitation, VeryDarkMan expressed skepticism about the commission’s intentions. He accused the EFCC of plotting to frame him due to his outspoken criticism of the agency and its chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede. He claimed that a prominent lawyer and a social media influencer had visited the EFCC office to provide evidence against him, including clips and a picture of him spraying money.
VeryDarkMan’s legal counsel, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed that his client would appear before the National Assembly’s investigative panel to assist in the ongoing probe into the bribery allegations involving the EFCC and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
The EFCC has assured the public of a thorough investigation into the allegations and pledged to make the findings public. The commission emphasized its commitment to integrity, courage, professionalism, and collaboration in all its operations.
