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EFCC ARRESTS MARTINS VINCENT OTSE OVER ALLEGED FINANCIAL CRIMES
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CapitalTimesNews / 2 weeks
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as “Verydarkman” (VDM), over alleged financial crimes. The EFCC had invited Otse for questioning following a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial malfeasance raised against him. Despite several invitations sent to him through his known addresses and medium of communication, Otse refused to show up. The EFCC stated that the petitions pertain to grave allegations of financial malfeasance which cannot be ignored by the Commission. According to a statement on the commission’s verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, the EFCC clarified that Otse’s arrest was not informed by his unguarded attacks on its operations, but rather due to the allegations of financial crimes. “The relevant law enforcement agency will be allowed to look into them,” the EFCC stated. The Commission obtained a remand order and has offered Otse an administrative bail, which he will be released after fulfilling all the bail conditions. The EFCC assured that as soon as investigations are concluded, charges will be filed. The EFCC also urged Nigerians to allow it to operate without fear or favor, saying “insinuations about its motive in carrying out its assignment should no longer continue.”