Controversial social commentator Verydarkman has warned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against releasing a photograph taken during his detention, claiming that it could lead to trouble if it is made public with a “money laundering” label attached to it.
In a recent video, Verydarkman stated that the EFCC had taken a photograph of him while he was in custody. He then warned that if the image were released with allegations of “money laundering,” it would cause significant problems for the commission. He further stated that if the photo was shared online, it would result in consequences and that the EFCC would have to prove the claim.
“You people took a picture of me, where wahala go dey na if you release that photo of me with money laundering on it. If una release my picture for una page and I con go see money laundering, you people will prove it,” he said in the video. He stressed that he was not a fraudster and asserted that if such a charge were attached to his mugshot, it would cast doubt on every other individual arrested with similar photos in the past. "I’m not a fraudster and if you put money laundering, it only means everyone you once arrested with the same mugshot means it’s a lie,” he added.
In addition, the controversial figure aimed his criticism at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), alleging that the bank had a role in his arrest. Verydarkman threatened to expose what he claims to be video evidence linking the bank to his detention once he regains access to his confiscated phone.
He captioned the video with a pointed message to the EFCC and GTBank: “Dear EFCC, as we are about to become friends in the quest for a better Nigeria, we have to start with integrity and clean hands. We cannot start with lies… and as for @gtbank, I will be needing some explanations o.”
Watch the video below…