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EFCC arrests Accountant General of the Federation

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Accountant General of the Federation Ahmed Idris over alleged diversion of N80 billion.

The agency, confirmed his arrest on Monday night on its Twitter handle.

It said Idris was arrested in connection with diversion of funds and money laundering activities to the tune of N80 billion.

According to the EFCC, the AGF allegedly raked off the funds through bogus consultancies and other illegal activities using proxies, family members and close associates

It added 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,” the agency noted.

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