Don’t Link Me to Money Laundering –VeryDarkMan

Popular social media figure Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has finally opened up about his recent encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). After days of speculation, he’s breaking his silence on the money laundering allegations that led to his arrest — and he’s got serious concerns about how the EFCC is handling his seized phone.

In a candid video that has since gone viral, VeryDarkMan shared that since his release, he has been forced to buy a new phone just to get back online. “The EFCC still has my phone,” he explained. “I bought another one after I got out. But when I tried logging into my iCloud account, I discovered I couldn’t access it anymore.”

His worries don’t end there. He is now sounding the alarm over the possibility of the EFCC publishing a photograph of him taken during his detention. According to him, the agency plans to tag the image with a claim that it relates to money laundering — something he strongly opposes and is ready to fight in court.

“EFCC, I want us to have a good relationship moving forward,” he said pointedly. “But if you people post that picture and label it as money laundering, that will end any friendship between us. If you put it out, be ready to show the full story behind it.”

He did not mince words. “If I see my photo on your website with a caption saying money laundering, you will have to prove it in court. That’s where the real battle will begin. It might even be the first open court case of this kind in Nigeria.”

VeryDarkMan made it clear that publishing the image with such allegations would not just be false but deliberately misleading. He urged the EFCC to detach any such claim from his picture. “If you want peace, don’t attach that lie to my image,” he warned. Interestingly, he even joked, “I don’t mind if you post the picture without that caption. In fact, I’d happily use your placard as my profile picture.”

Beyond the threat of misinformation, his biggest fear is the sensitive data stored on his phone. “They didn’t just keep my phone — they logged me out of iCloud. That means they have full access to everything on that device: my videos, evidence, private documents… everything,” he lamented. He added with frustration, “I strongly feel they won’t return that phone. And even if they do, it’s basically useless to me now.”

VeryDarkMan’s revelations have sparked conversations online about privacy, the handling of evidence by law enforcement, and the rights of individuals in custody. His firm stance suggests he’s not ready to let the matter slide — especially if the EFCC crosses the line with his image or data.