The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained Mr. Ahmed Idris, the serving Accountant General of the Federation, in connection with money laundering and diversion of funds worth N80 billion.
Using proxies, family members, and close colleagues, the AGF allegedly raked in the monies through phoney consultancies and other unlawful operations, according to the inquiry.
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The money was allegedly laundered through Kano and Abuja real estate investments.
Mr. Idris was allegedly arrested after failing to reply to EFCC invitations to respond to concerns related to the fraudulent conduct.