VeryDarkMan
Embattled social critic, VeryDarkMan, has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release his mugshot bearing money laundering charges.
This development comes just three days after his release from EFCC detention on Wednesday.
Recall that VeryDarkMan was arrested after visiting a Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) branch in Abuja to address claims of unauthorized withdrawals from his mother’s account.
His arrest sparked widespread outrage online, with numerous netizens, celebrities, and politicians demanding his immediate release.
In response, the EFCC stated that VeryDarkMan was arrested following multiple petitions from unnamed individuals accusing him of “financial malfeasance.”
Following his release, his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, disclosed that the EFCC still held on to his client’s phone and car despite being granted bail.
Breaking his silence on Friday through an Instagram post, VeryDarkMan expressed concerns about his mugshot potentially being released with money laundering and tax evasion charges—labels that were reportedly added during his time in EFCC custody.
He noted that although he is “starting a friendship” with the agency, he would not hesitate to call them out if the money laundering inscription remains on the image.
“EFCC, you know we are starting a friendship. I want to talk about what could ruin that friendship. You took a picture of me, and there will be a problem if I see that picture shared with ‘money laundering’ written on it,” he stated.
“But if you release my picture with money laundering on it, it might be the first case we handle openly because you will have to prove the money laundering allegation to all of Nigeria.
“You put tax evasion, no problem. But if money laundering is there, you will have to prove it. That would only mean that all the charges you place on people are fabricated.
“Remove the money laundering. You know I saw it, and I told you I would talk about it,” he added.
