Nigerian treasury chief detained over suspected $200 million fraud

Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced the arrest of Ahmed Idris, the country's accountant-general, on suspicion of diverting about $200 million (£162 million) in public monies.

According to the panel, Mr. Idris defrauded the government and invested the money in Nigerian real estate through family members and close associates.

Mr. Idris has yet to make a statement.

Nigeria has long been plagued by corruption, but the EFCC has prosecuted politicians, police personnel, and civil workers with success.

It recovered roughly $750 million in assets last year.