The Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been suspended over the N80billion fraud allegation levied against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He was suspended by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed.
Quest Times earlier reported that Ahmed Idris was arrested by the EFCC in Kano on Monday, May 16, 2022.
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The Special Adviser to the Minister on Media, Tanko Abdullahi, confirmed that the AGF was suspended indefinitely, to allow for unhindered investigation into the alleged fraud.
Mr Idris’ arrest, according to the spokesperson of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, followed allegations that he fraudulently amassed the money through bogus consultancy contracts and other illegal activities, using proxies, associates and family members.
The commission alleged that Mr. Idris laundered the money using real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.
