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  • Updated: May 16, 2022

EFCC Arrests Accountant General Of The Federation Over ‘N80bn Fraud’

EFCC Arrests Accountant General Of The Federation Over ‘N8

The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris| Photo Source: Nigerian News Direct

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris over N80 billion naira fraud.

Idris was arrested in connection to money laundering activities and the diversion of funds.

The EFCC said the intelligence report reveals that Idris syphoned the funds through bogus consultancies, family members, friends and other illegal activities.  

According to reports, the funds were laundered in Kano real estate investments.

The commission had invited Idris to answer questions in relation to the allegations but he refused to honour the invitation.

Meanwhile, the commission stated that it had to go after him after his refusal to honour the invitation.

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