The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Mohammed Jaja for alleged N70 billion fraud.
He was arrested in Abuja along with Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change operator and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.
A statement by the head of media and publicity of the commission Dele Oyewale says the suspects were arrested in connection with investigations of the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for money laundering, diversion of public funds and misappropriation to the tune of N70 billion.
Investigation reveals that cash withdrawal of N59 billion had been made through various bank accounts opened and operated by the Accountant General on behalf of the state government.
The money was moved to Abubakar and Sambo, who in turn made cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor.
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