Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has alleged that hackers stole over ₦180 million from his NGO’s account.
The social media commentator disclosed the shocking incident in an Instagram video on Friday, stating that the funds had been transferred to an unknown account.
“I’ve not been myself these past few days,” Otse said. “Somebody hacked into the NGO website, and ₦180 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 ₦20 million left, while ₦160 million was diverted. We’re heading to Jos to recover the money.”
Otse also revealed that the NGO’s app has been temporarily shut down for maintenance to prevent further breaches. He assured his supporters that updates on recovery efforts would follow soon.
The Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, launched in October, quickly garnered attention and substantial donations. Within hours of its launch, the initiative raised over ₦35 million, with music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, contributing ₦100 million to the cause.
The incident has sparked discussions online, with many expressing support for Otse’s efforts to recover the stolen funds.
