EFCC releases suspended accountant-general of federation on bail

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, on bail.

Idris was arrested over his alleged involvement in a N174 billion fraud.

He was released on bail from the custody of the anti-graft agency on Wednesday night in Abuja.

The EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed this on Thursday.

“The suspended Accountant-General is out on bail. He was released last night,” Uwujaren said.

Idris was arrested by operatives of the EFCC on May 16, 2022, in connection with a series of frauds that was initially thought to be N84 billion.

Three days after his arrest, Idris was suspended by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, to enable him to face his probe.

During his interrogation, Idris reportedly mentioned names, companies, and a huge amount of money currently under probe.

He also provided traces of funds, withdrawals, and deposits in local and foreign currencies.

This led to the arrest of the former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, and the Chairman and Managing Director of Finex Professional, Anthony Yaro, by the EFCC last week.

Acting-AGF, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, who was appointed after Ahmed Idris’ suspension is also said to be under surveillance concerning accusations of financial impropriety.

The allegations against him include overpayment to himself while serving in previous ministries and agencies.

He was also alleged to have perpetrated fraud through the Government Integrated Financial Management System used to pay salaries of Federal Government staff.