•••SET TO AUCTION OVER 150 FORFEITED HOMES
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, disclosed that it has recovered over N30 billion from the looted funds allegedly stashed away by the suspended Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Idris Ahmed, and others.
The Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, revealed this while appearing at the 62nd Ministerial Media Briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.
The EFCC is prosecuting Idris at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged N109 billion fraud he committed while supervising the department.
Reeling out the highlights of the achievements of the anti-graft body from January to December, 2022, Bawa disclosed other recoveries to include N134,33,759,574.25, $121,769,076.30, £21,020.00, €156,925.00, ¥21,350.00, CFA300,000.00 among others.
Bawa disclosed that during the period under review, 3,615 convictions had been recorded.
He added that no fewer than 150 homes across the country would be sold to potential buyers during the nation-wide auction of forfeited cars.
Bawa assured that by the time the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCMUL) becomes fully operational, it would be difficult for money to be laundered in the country.
