Over N30bn recovered from Suspended Accountant-General, says EFCC
Story from Fa’izatu Aliyu DOMA, Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that so far, it has recovered over N30 billion from the corruption activities surrounding the suspended Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Idris Ahmed.
The Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, stated this while appearing at the Ministerial Media Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.
This is coming as the Commission is currently prosecuting him over alleged N109 billion fraud.
READ ALSO: EFCC secures final forfeiture of N775 million linked to ex-accountant general
Giving the highlights of the achievements of the anti-graft body from January to December 2022, he itemized other recoveries as N134,33,759,574.25, $121,769,076.30, £21,020.00, €156,925.00, ¥21,350.00, CFA300,000.00 among others.
Affirming that the administration is serious about its anti-corruption programme, he also revealed that over 3,615 convictions were recorded within the period.
EFCC announced that the nationwide auction of forfeited automobiles would l be followed by the disposal of over 150 houses to interested buyers.
Bawa assured that it would be difficult for money to be laundered in the country by the time the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCMUL) becomes fully operational.
