Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering involving more than N500 billion.
The arrest reportedly took place in Abuja on Wednesday as investigators intensified probes into suious financial transactions linked to the agency.
According to sources familiar with the investigation, Abdullahi is currently in EFCC custody where he is being questioned over the alleged fraud. The development comes shortly after the conviction of former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman in connection with a separate N33.8 billion fraud case.
A source close to the investigation disclosed that the Energy Commission chief may spend the night at the EFCC headquarters while interrogations continue.
“He was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday and investigators are grilling him over alleged money laundering involving more than N500 billion,” the source said.
The alleged financial scandal has placed the Energy Commission of Nigeria under intense public scrutiny as anti corruption investigators continue examining records and transactions connected to the case.
Efforts to obtain official confirmation from the EFCC were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale was also unavailable to comment on the development.
The case is expected to generate nationwide attention as authorities continue efforts to tackle corruption and financial crimes within government institutions.
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