Why we arrested Accountant-General of the Federation – EFCC

The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday says it arrested Ahmed Idris, the accountant-general of the federation, for misappropriating N80billion.

In its statement, the EFCC said it picked up Idris in Kano after he failed to respond to invitations for him to appear before the commission.

“Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 16, 2022, 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 (Eighty Billion Naira) only,” the statement 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.”