Embattled social commentator and activist, VeryDarkMan, has raised concerns over an alleged plan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release his mugshot with a money laundering tag.
This comes just three days after his release from EFCC custody following his arrest at a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) branch in Abuja, where he had gone to resolve issues surrounding unauthorized withdrawals from his mother’s account.
His arrest stirred widespread reactions online, with several celebrities, political figures, and fans calling for his immediate release. In response, the EFCC confirmed that the arrest was based on multiple petitions filed against him, accusing him of financial misconduct.
After regaining his freedom, his legal counsel, Deji Adeyanju, disclosed that the EFCC was still holding onto VeryDarkMan’s phone and car, despite his bail.
In a video posted on his Instagram page on Friday, the outspoken critic stated that while he is attempting to build a cordial relationship with the EFCC, their alleged move to release a mugshot associating him with money laundering could spark fresh controversy.
“EFCC, you know we are starting a friendship. I want to talk about what can spoil our friendship,” he said. “If you release my picture with ‘money laundering’ written on it, that might be the first case we would fight publicly. You will have to prove it to all Nigerians.”
He added that while he has no issue with a “tax evasion” label, the money laundering accusation is one he will strongly contest, stressing that such actions could undermine the agency’s credibility.
VeryDarkMan warned that if the EFCC proceeds to release the mugshot with misleading inscriptions, it would suggest that similar allegations against other Nigerians may also be unsubstantiated.
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