EFCC arrests Bauchi accountant-general for N70bn fraud

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested the Bauchi State Accountant-General, Sirajo Jaja, over alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds, and misappropriation to the tune of N70 billion.

It was gathered that the EFCC also apprehended Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed bureau de change (BDC) operator, and a Point of Sale (PoS) operator, Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, over their alleged involvement in the fraud.

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It was further learnt that the anti-graft agency is investigating Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, on the matter.

The latest development was confirmed by the EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

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