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EFCC Arrests Bauchi Accountant-general Over Alleged N70bn Fraud

by Ejike Ejike
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Alhaji Sirajo Mohammed Jaja, the accountant-general of Bauchi State for alleged N70billion fraud.

LEADERSHIP investigation showed that he was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, alongside Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed bureau de change (BDC) operator, and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of Sale (PoS) operator.

They were arrested in connection with investigations of money laundering, diversion of public funds and missapropriation to the tune of N70billion.

It is noteworthy that the commission was also investigating the governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, regarding the matter.

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Already, investigations showed 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.

NATIONAL ECONOMY learnt that the money was moved to Abubakar and Sambo, who in turn made cash payments to party agents and associates of the governor.

Also, it was discovered that the BDC operator Abubakar earlier jumped bail and has now been rearrested.

When contacted on the development, EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrests.

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