EFCC Apprehends Former Gov. Yari Over Alleged Part In AGF’s N80bn Scam
Abdulaziz Yari, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended the ex-governor of Zamfara State, in connection with the commission’s current probing of suspended Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris.
It was reported that the former governor was arrested on Sunday at his Abuja house.
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Idris has been in EFCC custody since May 16 facing investigators over claims of corruption to the tune of N80 billion. Information Guide Nigeria
The former governor was arrested over alleged fraud relating to the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P).
A N20 billion “SURE-P refund” was allegedly cooked up by Ahmed Idris, the suspended accountant-general, to move money to Yari. jamb results
The anti-graft agency said the funds were allegedly laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja.
“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”, EFCC spokesperson Wilson, Uwujaren had said in a statement.
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