Fakoyejo Olalekan
The former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been remanded in Kuje correctional facility after he was arraigned in court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Idris was arraigned alongside three other defendants; Olusegun Akindele, Mohammed Usman and Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited for their role in laundering N109.4 billion.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelRecall Idris was arrested on May 16, 2022, after failing to honour the invitation of the EFCC for questions relating to money laundering. He was accused of laundering about N80 billion through real estates in Kano and Abuja.
According to the anti-graft agency, Idris allegedly used his families, associates, and bogus consultation jobs to launder the money. The allegations led to his suspension by the Finance Ministry.
In court on Friday, he and the three defendants pleaded not guilty to the 14-count charge bordering on alleged stealing and criminal breach of trust filed against them.
Idris was previously on administrative bail before his arraignment, and was looking to extend it after his counsel, Chris Uche requested for a permit, however, the EFCC countered the request, stating that his administrative bail ended after the court hearing.
During the proceeding, Justice Adeyemi Ajayi ordered Idris and the other accused to be remanded in jail till July 27, when their bail applications will be heard.
