Accused by the anti-corruption agency for "extracting funds through fake consulting firms", Ahmed Idris, the Comptroller General of Public Finance was arrested on Monday 16 May in Nigeria reports RFI.

Ahmed Idris, the Comptroller General of Public Finance is no longer free to move. It would have embezzled nearly 184 million euros. The respondent allegedly carried out "illegal activities using agents, family members and close associates". The Comptroller General of Public Finance then allegedly invested funds in real estate in Abuja and Kano. He failed to respond to multiple summonses from the anti-corruption agency. He was placed under surveillance by the agency and arrested in Kano on Monday.