VeryDarkMan Arrest: What Really Happened Inside GTBank?

Popular Nigerian online star, Martins Vincent Otse, also called VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been arrested by the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission). A lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, shared this news on his Facebook page on Friday evening.

Before this, some reports said that GTBank (Guaranty Trust Bank) asked for VDM to be arrested. This was after he spoke against the bank because money was supposedly taken from his mother's account without permission.

In a later update, Adeyanju said that a group of lawyers from his firm met VDM's friend, who was also arrested and is with VDM in EFCC custody.

According to Adeyanju, VDM didn't want to leave his cell or see anyone. He also claimed that GTBank staff locked VDM inside a bank exit for more than five minutes so the EFCC could arrest him and his friend.

Adeyanju also posted that they will be taking legal action against GTBank because of how VDM was treated.

What else is important to know from this story?

The Reason for the Criticism: The issue seems to have started with alleged unauthorized transactions from VDM's mother's GTBank account, which led to VDM publicly criticizing the bank. This suggests a potential dispute between VDM and the bank regarding account security and customer service.

Arrest by EFCC, Not Directly by GTBank: While initial reports linked GTBank to ordering the arrest, the confirmation states the arrest was made by the EFCC. This could mean the bank reported the situation to the EFCC, or there might be other reasons for the EFCC's involvement that are not yet fully clear.

Arrest of a Friend: The fact that VDM's friend was also arrested suggests the situation might involve more than just VDM's criticism of the bank. The circumstances surrounding the friend's arrest are currently unknown and could be a key part of the full story.

VDM's Reaction: VDM's refusal to see anyone after the arrest indicates he is likely very upset by the situation. This could be due to the arrest itself, how he believes he was treated at the bank, or other factors related to the case.

Legal Action Planned: The lawyer's statement about taking legal action against GTBank implies they believe the bank acted wrongly in VDM's arrest and treatment. This could lead to a legal battle that brings more details of the story to light.

This developing story raises questions about the power of online criticism, the responsibilities of financial institutions, and the actions taken by law enforcement in such situations. As more information becomes available, the full picture of this arrest and its implications will become clearer.

Posted on: Wed May 07 2025 Back to posts