Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has ignited a controversy with his outspoken criticism of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the arrest of businessman Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money.
In a widely circulated video on social media, VDM accused the EFCC of targeting Igbo businessmen and practising selective enforcement, citing E-Money’s arrest on April 28, 2025, for alleged Naira abuse and defacement of foreign currencies.
AFRIPOST had reported that E-Money was detained at his Omole, Lagos residence by a team of EFCC operatives, who accused him of spraying U.S. dollars at a social event, an act deemed as currency defacement.
An EFCC insider revealed, “Okonkwo was arrested for Naira abuse and mishandling foreign currencies.
He’s under investigation and will face charges once we conclude our findings.”
The businessman was subsequently transported to Abuja for further questioning.
VeryDarkMan, however, questioned the EFCC’s motives, alleging ethnic bias in their actions. “I’m beginning to believe there’s a vendetta against Igbos.
Why is E-Money arrested for spraying money, but others doing the same are untouched?” he stated in his video, captioning it, “@iam_emoney1
is in @officialefcc custody. Igbos, be careful—they are coming for you.”
He specifically referenced the children of industrialist Rasaq Okoya, who were filmed spraying Naira notes at an event but faced no repercussions.
“The Okoya sons sprayed money with police escorts, and EFCC did nothing. But E-Money’s leg touches Naira, and 50 EFCC men storm his house at night.
“This is double standards,” VDM charged.
The activist highlighted a prior EFCC invitation of Okoya’s sons, Wahab and Raheem, in January 2025 for similar allegations, which he claims resulted in no action.
“They invited Okoya’s sons, and the case died quietly. Now E-Money is arrested for the same thing. Where’s the fairness?” he asked.
Meanwhile, VDM’s comments have sparked heated discussions online, with many Nigerians questioning the EFCC’s consistency.
A post on X read, “VeryDarkMan calls out EFCC for arresting E-Money but ignoring Okoya’s kids. Either charge everyone or free E-Money!” Legal expert Chidi Nwankwo noted, “Naira abuse laws apply to all, but enforcement must be transparent to avoid perceptions of bias.”
The EFCC has not responded to VDM’s allegations, and spokesperson Dele Oyewale declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
Although E-Money has now regained his freedom after the detention as the case unfolds, VeryDarkMan’s bold critique continues to fuel debates about justice, ethnicity, and the EFCC’s enforcement practices in Nigeria.
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