Popular social media commentator Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has sparked controversy after claiming that ₦180 million was stolen from his NGO account in a hacking incident.
In a video shared on Instagram on Friday, December 27, Otse alleged that the funds had been transferred to an unknown account, leaving only ₦20 million in the account.
However, his explanation has been met with widespread skepticism, with many social media users questioning the credibility of his claims.
Public Reactions
Doubts were voiced on various platforms, with users questioning the plausibility of the incident.
Dr J (#truebenny001) tweeted: “Was the money in the website or the bank?”
Basito (#Itzbasito) added: “VeryDarkMan said ₦180m is missing from the ₦200m donation for his NGO. See scope o, like say we be primary school students.”
Others questioned banking protocols:
Mikay (#stephen_mikay) commented: “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!”
Some users noted Otse’s critical nature when addressing others’ controversies.
Star Girl (#lil_maamiiii) remarked: “If it were someone else sharing this VeryDarkMan story, by now he would have set his ring light, with his dirty sachet water and black singlet, analysing God knows what. Lmaooo.”
God (#BRILLIANT_ARIN) joked: “VeryDarkMan said they hacked and stole ₦180m from his NGO website lmao. That’s a familiar method: set camera, blow up, then begin to use foolish scope for the fools who are their stan/audience.”
Calls for Cybersecurity Awareness
Amid the skepticism, some highlighted the importance of cybersecurity in Nigeria.
Vincent The Therapist (#mrhighfoster) emphasised: “This is why cybersecurity should be taken seriously in Nigeria. When you know you have a public account receiving a large amount of money, you should enforce its security.”
He added that cybersecurity is a vital skill for the future to prevent such incidents.
As the controversy unfolds, netizens continue to demand clarity and accountability from Martins Otse.
The incident has reignited conversations around transparency, banking security, and the responsibilities of public figures managing significant donations.
