As VeryDarkMan, the EFCC has granted administrative bail.
While arguing over a dubious loan deduction from his mother’s account—which she apparently did not request for—VDM was taken into custody at an Abuja GTBank branch.
During VDM’s arrest, security guards reportedly physically abused him and blindfolded him.
VeryDarkMan (VDM), a social media activist, has been granted administrative bail, according to confirmation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Over the weekend, VDM was taken into custody at an Abuja GTBank branch. He had allegedly gone to the bank to contest a dubious loan deduction from his mother’s account, a loan for which she had never submitted an application.
According to reports, security guards physically abused him and blindfolded him while making the arrest.
His arrest caused a great deal of worry, with many claiming that prominent people influenced the EFCC’s decision to detain him as payback for his vocal social media presence.
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According to a statement released by the EFCC on Tuesday, Otse was arrested in relation to “severe allegations of financial malfeasance.” The agency clarified that they were able to hold him for longer than the first 24 hours allowed by law since they had received multiple petitions and had since secured a lawful remand order.
The EFCC acknowledged that he has been offered administrative bail and will be released after fulfilling the requirements, even though he is still being held.
Like any other suspect under investigation, Otse may be lawfully detained by the EFCC. In this regard, the proper Remand Order was acquired. Administrative bail has been offered to him, and he will be released once he complies with all requirements.
“The commission is grateful that Nigerians are interested in its work. We encourage the fervor, excitement, and ferocious responses to all of its events.
Nevertheless, it should stop making assumptions about why it is performing its duty. The EFCC should be able to carry out its duties without fear or favor. Charges will be brought as soon as investigations are complete,” the statement said.
Additionally, the agency clarified that Otse’s arrest was the result of his failure to reply to many official invitations given to him using his known addresses and contact channels.
The EFCC emphasized that the allegations pertain to significant financial malfeasance, which is within its purview as part of its primary objective to combat financial and economic crimes.
Pressure for his release has increased since the arrest, both domestically and internationally.
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@Edesiri 56: You battle against those who oppose corruption, not corruption itself. One of the issues Nigeria faces, along with the government, is you people. How can such a nation advance when there are bad leaders everywhere with positions in Nigerian law?
@yopy30BG: It is clear that you people have nothing against him; you were simply unsure of what to say to the public. Now, have a look at what you came up with. YOU ARE ALL SHAMEFUL. MAKE UNA SHAA RELEASE AM I made him come out and tell us what actually happened. because no one still believes in a NØNSENṢE story.
[@KestyDeveloper]: Financial fraud and cyberstalking—like farin una dey do self? Do you people even comprehend how your dramas appear on the outside? The unpleasant part is that those who have been politically exposed for stealing money like crazy are getting away with it. I don’t understand. You people never tire us?
@iam_Drelex: Was Yahaya Bello imprisoned for refusing to honor the invitation? I think he is still free to roam the streets.
The @1blackoracle But what about those who are still at large after committing serious financial crimes against the nation?
@Homiebishop: Nothing will be done by cho cho cho. Try to demonstrate your ability to work and show us any politicians you have previously detained and imprisoned.
