{
  "id": 3261439,
  "title": "VDM links roaming cattle to money laundering by govt officials",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/vdm-links-roaming-cattle-to-money-laundering-by-govt-officials",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T12:32:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/25/vdm-links-roaming-cattle-to-money-laundering-by-govt-officials/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Social media commentator VeryDarkMan, also known as Martins Vincent Otse, has accused Nigerian government officials of using roaming cattle as a method for money laundering. During his speech at the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association's Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt, VDM claimed that some officials are involved in this practice due to the general public's unawareness of the method used to divert funds. He explained that the cattle business allows officials to conceal and misappropriate government resources. VDM specified that a single cow can be sold for approximately N2 million, and a single Aboki man with 500 cows could amount to a billion naira. He further stated that the stolen funds from government officials are invested in the cow business. VDM emphasized that the government does not permit ranching to keep the Fulani in one place, as it is an investment for them.",
  "summary": "Social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, has alleged that cattle roaming the streets of Nigerian cities are being used by some government officials to siphon public funds. VDM made the allegation on Tuesday while speaking at the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Annual General Conference, AGC, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According […] VDM links…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian government officials accused of using roaming cattle for money laundering",
    "Single cow sold for approximately N2 million, billion naira potential with 500 cows",
    "Stolen funds invested in cow business, government prohibits ranching"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}