We have recovered over 30 Billion Naira from the suspended Accountant General -EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that it has so far recovered more than 30 billion naira out of the 109 billion naira allegedly embezzled by the suspended Federation Accountant General Idris Ahmed.
Chairperson of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said this while appearing at the Ministerial Media Briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday.
>The PUNCH had reported that Idris was caught by EFCC agents on May 16, 2022, in a series of frauds initially estimated at N84 billion.
Three days after his arrest, Idris was suspended by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, to allow him to face his investigation.
Sources tell The PUNCH that during questioning, Idris mentioned names, businesses and a huge amount of money which is currently under investigation.
Giving highlights of the Commission's achievements from January to December 2022, Bawa gave other recoveries like N134,33,759,574.25, $121,769,076.30, £21,020.00, €156,925.00, ¥21,350.00, CFA300,000.00 among others.
>He also disclosed that more than 3,615 convictions were recorded during the period, saying the administration is serious about its anti-corruption agenda.
The EFCC boss has announced that the nationwide auction of confiscated automobiles will be followed by the sale of more than 150 homes to interested buyers.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed that it has so far recovered more than 30 billion naira out of the 109 billion naira allegedly embezzled by the suspended Federation Accountant General Idris Ahmed.
Chairperson of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said this while appearing at the Ministerial Media Briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday.
>The PUNCH had reported that Idris was caught by EFCC agents on May 16, 2022, in a series of frauds initially estimated at N84 billion.
Three days after his arrest, Idris was suspended by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, to allow him to face his investigation.
Sources tell The PUNCH that during questioning, Idris mentioned names, businesses and a huge amount of money which is currently under investigation.
Giving highlights of the Commission's achievements from January to December 2022, Bawa gave other recoveries like N134,33,759,574.25, $121,769,076.30, £21,020.00, €156,925.00, ¥21,350.00, CFA300,000.00 among others.
>He also disclosed that more than 3,615 convictions were recorded during the period, saying the administration is serious about its anti-corruption agenda.
The EFCC boss has announced that the nationwide auction of confiscated automobiles will be followed by the sale of more than 150 homes to interested buyers.
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