Controversy As Hackers Rip N180m  From VeryDarkman’s NGO Account

By Akinwale Kasali

Nigerians are demanding explanations following claims by controversial social media Influencer,  Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan that N180 million has been stolen from his account.

The social critic, on Friday, in a now viral video raised the alarm on his social media platforms that his Non Governmental Organization, NGO, account had been hacked, and the whopping amount stolen from it.

Otse, however, disclosed that one of the suspects has been arrested.

The development comes a few days after VDM said he had acquired a state-of the-art Mercedes Benz car. The luxurious vehicles is believed to be worth several million of naira.

The magazine recalls that in October 2024, VDM launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, raising over N35 million in donations within hours, and also announced receiving N100 million from music mogul Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy.

“Honestly, I’ve not been myself for the past few days,” Otse said. “Somebody hacked into the NGO website, and N180 million is missing. Thankfully, we’ve tracked the person, and one suspect has been arrested.

“The account is now on PND (Post No Debit). There’s N20 million left, while N160 million was diverted. We’re heading to Jos to recover the money.”

VDM added that he had to shut down the NGO’s app for maintenance to prevent further breaches and promised to provide updates on the situation.

However, not a few netizens have demanded more explanations from him over the alleged missing money.

A netizen, Dr J, tweeting as #truebenny001, asked, “Was the money in the website or the bank?”

Basito, tweeting as #Itzbasito, remarked, “VeryDarkMan said ₦180m is missing from the ₦200m donation for his NGO. See scope o, like say we be primary school students.”

Ms Dinero, tweeting as #Mas_Dinero_, expressed disbelief, saying, “₦180 million don vanish just like that? Omo, hackers or no hackers, na who get mind dey this NGO? Because this story no clear o. Money wey no be yours dey waka anyhow? Better call EFCC; this drama don pass ordinary.”

Another user, Mikay (#stephen_mikay), added, “Lol. It is not possible! Banks set limits to certain transactions. ₦180m cannot go out of a bank account at once without verbal confirmation from the signatories!