EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.
This online news platform reports that the former SGF is currently being grilled by the operatives of the anti-graft agency.
A senior official of the EFCC disclosed that Ayim was invited as part of an investigation in a case of alleged corruption and diversion of public funds.
The source revealed that the former SGF, who arrived at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in Jabi, Abuja at about 3pm, is currently being grilled by a team of operatives as of press time.
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Though details of the specific allegations against the former SGF remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report, a source familiar with the case disclosed that the latest development is tied to the corruption and money laundering case involving a former Aviation Minister and serving senator, Senator Stella Oduah.
EKOHOTBLOG reports that part of the rehabilitation funds to the tune of N780 million were allegedly traced to a company in which Senator Anyim has an interest.
Meanwhile, the EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, when contacted, said he has not been briefed.
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