Ahmed Idris, Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC’s Head of Media, made the announcement on Monday.
According to the spokesman, Idris was apprehended by EFCC agents for alleged enormous fraud.
The top officer is accused of money laundering and diversion of cash totaling N80 billion.
Uwujaren stated that the panel took action against Idris based on verifiable intelligence.
“Using proxies, family members, and close colleagues, he raked in the profits through fraudulent consultancies and other criminal operations.”
According to the EFCC, the proceeds were laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.
Idris was apprehended after he ignored invitations to reply to questions about the suspected corruption.
