By Emmanuel OGBECHE
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested the serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, for allegedly diverting over N80 billion.
The Commission said Idris laundered the funds through bogus contracts and consultancies.
A statement by Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media & Publicity of the EFCC reads:
“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.”
