By our reporter| The accountant-general of the federation, Ahmed Idris was on Monday arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraud.
According to a statement by the anti-graft agency, Idris arrested was in Kano over alleged misappropriation of funds to the tune of N80 billion.
The EFCC further stated that Idris was arrested following his refusal to honour invitations by the commission to answer questions over the allegation.
“Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 16, 2022, arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80billion (Eighty Billion Naira) only,” the statement reads.
“The Commission’s verified intelligence showed that the AGF raked off the funds through bogus consultancies and other illegal activities using proxies, family members, and close associates.
“The funds were laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.
“Mr. Idris was arrested after failing to honour invitations by the EFCC to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent acts.”
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