The commission is currently investigating the embattled AGF for alleged N109 billion fraud.

Following his arrest in Kano on allegation of fraud, the federal government suspended Idris as the Federation’s Accountant-General. In a letter dated May 18, the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, informed Idris of his suspension. Mrs Ahmed’s letter stated that his suspension is without pay.

Speaking at a media briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the chairman of the commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa gave highlights on the achievements of the anti-graft body from January to December, 2022.

The EFCC boss gave 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.

He went on to say that over 3,615 convictions were recorded during the time period, and that the administration takes its anti-corruption programme very seriously. According to Bawa, the recent nationwide auction of forfeited vehicles will be followed by the sale of over 150 houses to interested buyers.

He assured the nation that once the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCMUL) is fully operational, criminals will find it difficult to launder money.