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Prominent Critic VeryDarkMan Alleges Comedian Tried to Launder ₦700m Through His NGO

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Social media critic and activist VeryDarkMan (Martins Vincent Otse) has accused a well-known, usually reserved comedian of attempting to funnel ₦700 million through an NGO account as part of an alleged money-laundering scheme. The claim — made in a viral post and accompanied by an audio clip shared online — says the comedian was offered a cut of the funds if he allowed the transaction to pass through the charity’s books. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

What VeryDarkMan says happened

According to VeryDarkMan’s post, he was approached with a proposal to receive ₦700 million into his NGO’s account, with the understanding that insiders would withdraw portions and distribute kickbacks. He alleges the comedian was promised 10% (about ₦70 million) for his cooperation, while the remaining sum would be concealed through accounting entries. VeryDarkMan claims he refused the scheme and said he would rather invest in property than allow such funds touch the NGO account.

In his own words (rendered in Pidgin in the shared clip), he explained that anyone who allowed ₦700 million into the NGO account for distribution would have effectively surrendered control of the money — and that he would not permit it. An audio excerpt was attached to the post but, as of filing, no formal evidence or bank records have been made public.

Public reaction and the missing response

The allegation quickly drew attention online, with netizens reacting across threads and comment sections. As of our report, the comedian referenced in the post has not publicly responded to the accusation. Observers and commentators have urged restraint while calling for a proper investigation to determine the facts.

Why this matters — legal and reputational risks

Allegations of routing large sums through NGOs to hide origins of funds are serious. If substantiated, they could amount to money laundering and other financial crimes that attract criminal investigation and possible prosecution by law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Experts warn that both the accused and any facilitators could face legal consequences and severe reputational harm if investigations find wrongdoing.

VeryDarkMan’s history and public controversies

VeryDarkMan is a high-profile online critic and activist who has previously been involved in earlier controversies relating to his NGO and fundraising activities. Past reporting shows he has previously claimed losses from alleged hacking incidents and faced public scrutiny over funds associated with his projects. Those earlier episodes prompted calls from some quarters for transparency and accountability around donation receipts and project spending. Including that context helps explain why the present allegation is drawing intense public interest.

What’s missing — evidence and official action

At this stage, the claim remains an allegation. No formal complaint, bank documents, or independent audit has been presented publicly to corroborate the story. Responsible reporting requires that such claims be verified through documentary evidence or official statements. Citizens and observers are therefore urging either the parties involved to produce verifiable proof or for relevant authorities to open an inquiry if credible leads exist.

Next steps recommended by commentators

  • Call for the complainant or any whistleblower with evidence to present bank records or transaction trails to law enforcement or an independent auditor.

  • Urge the alleged comedian to issue a statement or respond through counsel to clear the air.

  • Encourage regulatory and anti-fraud agencies to review any credible leads and, where warranted, begin formal probes.

  • Remind the public to avoid spreading unverified claims that can harm reputations before facts are established.

Bottom line: VeryDarkMan’s post has thrown up serious accusations that, if true, would merit prompt investigation. But until verifiable evidence is produced or authorities confirm an inquiry, the claims should be treated as unproven allegations and handled with journalistic and legal caution

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