EFCC Nabs Nigeria Accountant General Ahmed Idris Over N80bn Fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris for alleged money laundering activities to the tune of N80 billion.

According to a post on EFCC’s verified Twitter handle, Idris was arrested on Monday.

The anti-graft agency said its 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,” EFCC stated.

“Mr. Idris was arrested after failing to honour invitations by the EFCC to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent acts,” the commission further stated.

Victor Ezeja

Correspondent at Prime Business Africa | + posts

Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.

• Nigeria Declares Public Holidays For Christmas, New Year Celebrations
• UBA GMD Urges Increased Private-sector Participation In National Development Projects
• Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today, 23rd December 2024
• Obi Urges Govt To Release Ooni Of Ife’s Ex-wife, Others Arrested Over Ibadan Stampede