VeryDarkMan Breaks Silence on EFCC Arrest, Denies Money Laundering Allegations
Popular Nigerian social commentator, VeryDarkMan, has spoken out following his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), shedding light on the reasons behind his unexpected detention.
The media personality was taken into custody on Friday, May 2, shortly after visiting a GTBank branch in Abuja. The incident quickly made headlines and sparked protests across several EFCC offices, as fans, activists, and celebrities condemned what they described as an unlawful arrest. After five days in detention, he was released on the evening of Wednesday, May 7.
In a viral video shared shortly after his release, VeryDarkMan revealed that he was accused of money laundering—an allegation he strongly refuted. Expressing shock and confusion, he questioned the basis of the claims, given his limited financial resources.
“They think I am into money laundering. How would they accuse someone who doesn’t have money of laundering funds?” he said.
He went on to explain that his charitable acts, often supported through personal debts and contributions, may have been misinterpreted by authorities as suspicious financial activity.
VeryDarkMan concluded the video by affirming his freedom and assuring supporters of his well-being. “We are outside—alongside my lawyer, of course,” he declared.
The incident has once again raised concerns about the conduct of security agencies and the protection of individual rights in Nigeria, particularly in cases involving public figures.
