Categories: metro

EFCC Arrests Accountant General Of The Federation Over ‘N80bn Fraud’

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80billion.

According to the commission, 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 reportedly laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.

Mr. Idris was said to have been arrested after failing to honour invitations by the EFCC to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent acts.

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

OASIS Muslim Care Foundation Holds Webinar on Healthy Lifestyles, NCD Prevention

OASIS Muslim Care Foundation Holds Webinar on Healthy Lifestyles, NCD Prevention The OASIS Muslim Care…

4 hours ago

NNPC Petrol Discount: Motorists Must Download App to Save ₦66 Per Litre

NNPC Petrol Discount: Motorists Must Download App to Save ₦66 Per Litre The Nigerian National…

5 hours ago

Panama Earthquake: 27 Injured as Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Tremor Damages Hundreds of Buildings

Panama Earthquake: 27 Injured as Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Tremor Damages Hundreds of Buildings A powerful 7.7-magnitude…

5 hours ago

EFCC Wins ₦132m Money Laundering Case as Court Orders Forfeiture of Lagos Properties

EFCC Wins ₦132m Money Laundering Case as Court Orders Forfeiture of Lagos Properties The Economic…

5 hours ago

Hardship: ACF Gives Tinubu Three Months to Deliver Relief, Demands Clear Timelines

Hardship: ACF Gives Tinubu Three Months to Deliver Relief, Demands Clear Timelines The Arewa Consultative…

5 hours ago

Adamawa Mourns as Fufore Loses Second Council Chairman in 18 Months

Adamawa Mourns as Fufore Loses Second Council Chairman in 18 Months The Chairman of Fufore…

6 hours ago