Breaking! EFCC Arrests Accountant General Of Federation Over N80bn Fraud

Hamilton Nwosa
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Alleged N80bn: How EFCC Uncovered 17 Properties Linked To Ahmed Idris, Nigeria's Chief Accountant

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 16, 2022 arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, for allegedly diverting funds and engaging in money laundering activities to the tune of N80billion (Eighty Billion Naira only).

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.

More details soon …

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