EFCC Retrieves N30b “Stolen Funds” From Suspended AGF

Suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Idris Ahmed, has returned over N30 billion out of the N109 billion he allegedly siphoned while in office.

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, disclosed this when he appeared at the Ministerial Media Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.

Giving highlights of the Commission’s achievements from January to December 2022, Bawa listed other recoveries to include N134,33,759,574.25, $121,769,076.30, £21,020.00, €156,925.00, ¥21,350.00 and CFA300,000.00.

The EFCC chairman also revealed that over 3,615 convictions were recorded within the review period.

He reiterated the administration commitment and seriousness to its anti-corruption programme, even as he noted that the nationwide auction of forfeited automobiles will be followed by the disposal of over 150 houses to interested buyers.

Idris was nabbed by operatives of the EFCC earlier this year and later suspended to face his probe, for allegedly siphoning public funds. , in connection with a series of frauds that was initially thought to be N84 billion.