{"id":65779,"date":"2022-05-31T12:17:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T11:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/accountant-general-buharis-appointees-others-linked-missing-funds-around-n200bn"},"modified":"2022-05-31T13:22:11","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T12:22:11","slug":"accountant-general-buharis-appointees-others-linked-missing-funds-around-n200bn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/accountant-general-buharis-appointees-others-linked-missing-funds-around-n200bn","title":{"rendered":"Accountant General: Buhari\u2019s appointees, others linked, missing funds \u2018around N200bn\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The scandal involving suspended Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris may consume a number of government officials.<\/p>\n

Some are reportedly President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s cabinet members, elected office holders at national and State levels, heads of agencies, parastatals and senior civil servants.<\/p>\n

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Idris on May 16 for alleged fraud to the tune of over N80billion.<\/p>\n

However, citing internal sources, PRNigeria\u2019s Economic Confidential said the funds under probe may be around N200billion.<\/p>\n

The questioning of Idris by detectives brought up names, companies and staggering figures that are now under probe.<\/p>\n

The suspect has made confessional statements, provided traces of funds, withdrawals and deposits in local and foreign currencies.<\/p>\n

Acting on his revelation, the EFCC swooped up former Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, last week. He is still in custody.<\/p>\n

The anti-graft agency has also nabbed the Chairman and Managing Director of Finex Professional, Anthony Yaro.<\/p>\n

Days after Idris was suspended by the Minister of Finance, Zainab Idris, she announced the appointment of Anamekwe Nwabuoku as the acting AGF.<\/p>\n

But he too is under surveillance after accusation of financial impropriety. The official is known to visit the EFCC headquarters in Abuja due to an ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n

The allegations against him include \u201coverpayment\u201d to himself while serving in previous ministries and agencies.<\/p>\n

Some of the alleged infractions occurred when Nwabuoku was the Director of Finance and Accounts, Ministry of Defence.<\/p>\n

Another was alleged fraud perpetrated via the Government Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS) used to pay salaries of Federal Government staff.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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