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Ahmed Idris N80 Billion Fraud Allegation Latest

Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris arrest over N80 billion fraud has taken a fresh dimension.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced at least 17 properties to him.

Sources told us that: “About 17 houses in London, Lagos, Kano, Abuja and Dubai have been traced to him. In Abuja, some of the houses are located in serviced estates.”

“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.”

Insiders added that Idris came under scrutiny last year following allegations that he offered huge sums of money to a family in order to secure the marriage of their 16-year-old daughter.

Family sources revealed that the Accountant-General offered properties and gifts to the young lady and her family and had lodged complaints to the Federal Government.

The source said: “He told the young lady to go to Abuja and choose any house she wanted and he would buy it for her.”

Besides. the Federal Government on Wednesday announced the suspension of the Accountant-General in order to allow for a seamless investigation.

In a letter conveying Idris’ suspension, the Minister of Finance warned him not to visit the office at any time, adding that the suspension was in line with the public service rules.

The letter titled, ‘Letter of Suspension’ reads in part:

“Following your recent arrest by EFCC on allegations of diversion of funds and money laundering, I write to convey your suspension from work without pay effective May 18, 2022.”

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