By Loveth Anthony
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday confirmed the release of the now suspended Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) Mr Ahmed Idris from its custody.
The Commission’s Head of Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren made this known in Abuja.
According to Uwujaren, Idris was released after meeting his bail conditions.
Recall that the former AGF was arrested on May 16, by the EFCC over alleged diversion and laundering of funds amounting to N80 billion.
According to the anti-graft agency, verified intelligence reports showed that Idris raked off the funds through bogus consultancies and other illegal activities using proxies, family members and close associates.
The Commission said the funds were laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.
It said Idris was arrested after he failed to honour invitations by the Commission to respond to issues connected to the alleged fraudulent acts.
