EFCC Arrests Nigeria Accountant General, Ahmed Idris for Alleged Money Laundry, Diversion of Funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the incumbent Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80 billion
In a statement titled: ‘EFCC arrests Ahmed Idris, Accountant General of the Federation, for N80bn Fraud’, and signed by the Commission’s Spokesman, Wilson Uwujarenon Monday, May 16, 2022, said Idris was arrested following intelligence report that Ahmed rake off the funds through bogus consultancies using family members and proxies.
According to the statement, “Operatives of the EFCC on Monday, May 16, 2022 arrested the serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80bn.
“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 EFCC said the funds were laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.
The commission said Idris was arrested after failing to honour an invitation, adding that the accountant-general allegedly laundered funds through bogus consultancies.