In connection with a N80 billion fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) Ahmed Idris.
On Monday evening, EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren issued a statement confirming his arrest.
According to him, Idris was arrested for ignoring the commission’s invitations to respond to questions regarding the fraudulent act.
“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 N80 billion( Eighty Billion Naira only),” Uwujaren’s statement read.
“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.”
According to the EFCC, the funds were laundered via real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.