The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the embattled accountant general of the federation, Ahmed Idris.
The spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren who confirmed the development, said Idris was released on administrative bail on Wednesday night.
Idris was arrested in Kano state on May 16 by the anti-graft agency over an alleged N80 billion fraud.
The agency said it picked up Idris after he failed to respond to invitations by the commission to answer questions over the allegation.
Consequently, he was suspended indefinitely by Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance, budget, and national planning.
In a letter dated May 18, 2022, Ahmed said the suspension “without pay” was to allow for “proper and unhindered investigation” in line with public service rules.
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