Nigeria, May 14 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering and fraud involving about N500 billion.

PREMIUM TIMES learnt that Mr Abdullahi was arrested in Abuja and is currently in the custody of the anti-graft agency.

An EFCC source told Punch Newspaper that the investigation involves alleged financial misconduct linked to funds estimated at N500 billion.

"We have arrested the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, over alleged money laundering offences. He is currently in our custody, and investigations are ongoing," the source explained.

The official added th...