The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), has arrested the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Jaja, over alleged fraud worth N70 billion.
This was contained in a statement by the EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale yesterday.
Oyewale said Jaja was arrested in Abuja alongside an alleged unlicensed bureau de change, BDC operator from Jasfad Resources Enterprise, Aliyu Abubakar, and a Point of Sale, (PoS) operator, Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo.
It was stated that the arrests were connected to an ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation of state resources.
The anti-graft agency was also investigating the state Governor, Bala Mohammed in connection with the matter.
“The investigation has revealed that cash withdrawals amounting to N59 billion were made through various bank accounts operated by the Accountant General on behalf of the state government. The funds were allegedly moved to Aliyu Abubakar and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, who subsequently made cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor,” he said.
The EFCC spokesman further revealed that Abubakar, who had previously jumped bail, had been rearrested.
“We are committed to tracing and recovering the diverted funds, and those found culpable will face the full weight of the law,” Oyewale added.
