EFCC source claims VDM used his platform to “harass, insult, and intimidate individuals.”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, over allegations of cyberstalking.
A source within the Commission, who spoke to Vanguard on condition of anonymity, confirmed the arrest on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The source said the arrest followed “several complaints that he used his social media platforms to harass, insult, and intimidate individuals — actions that may contravene the Cybercrimes Act of 2015.”
Naija News reports that the EFCC has yet to reveal the identities of the complainants or details of the allegations.
Meanwhile, VDM’s legal counsel, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the arrest and revealed plans to secure his client’s release. “I’m currently not in Nigeria, but I’ll be back in Abuja tomorrow (Monday) afternoon. By 4 p.m., we’ll be at the EFCC to secure his bail,” Adeyanju stated.
The EFCC is reportedly preparing to file formal charges as early as Monday.