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EFCC arrests Bauchi Accountant General Sirajo Jaja over alleged N70bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Sirajo Mohammed Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State, over an alleged ₦70 billion fraud.
Jaja was apprehended in Abuja alongside Aliyu Abubakar, an unlicensed bureau de change operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.
According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the suspects were arrested in connection with an investigation into Governor Bala Mohammed over alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation.
Investigations reportedly uncovered cash withdrawals of ₦59 billion from various bank accounts operated by the Accountant General on behalf of the Bauchi State Government. The funds were allegedly moved to Abubakar and Sambo, who then distributed cash payments to political party agents and associates of the governor.
More details to come.
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