EFCC announces recovery of N30bn from suspended Accountant-General, Idris Ahmed

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) announced on Thursday that it has recovered over N30 billion from the questionable activities of the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Idris Ahmed.

Naija News recalls that the commission is currently prosecuting the embattled AGF over alleged N109 billion fraud. The federal government suspended Idris as the Accountant-General of the Federation after his arrest in Kano over the fraud allegation.

The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, informed Idris of his suspension in a letter dated May 18. His suspension is without pay, Mrs Ahmed’s letter stated.

Speaking at a media briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the chairman of the commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa gave highlights on the achievements of the anti-graft body from January to December, 2022

The EFCC boss gave other recoveries as N134,33,759,574.25, $121,769,076.30, £21,020.00, €156,925.00, ¥21,350.00, CFA300,000.00 among others. Speaking further, he stated that over 3,615 convictions were recorded within the period, adding that the administration takes its anti-corruption programme very seriously.

Bawa also stated that the recent nationwide auction of forfeited vehicles will be followed by the disposal of over 150 houses to interested buyers. He assured the nation that as soon as the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCMUL) becomes fully functional it would become difficult for criminals to launder money