Embattled former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has been arrested by Operatives of Nigerian intelligence service and anti-corruption agents, in Niger Republic.
Maina was reportedly arrested by the operatives, on Monday evening
He is facing a 12-count money laundering charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
A top intelligence officer said that the arrest was made on an existing mutual relationship and security agreement between the two countries.
According to the EFCC, Maina used his firm to launder about N2 billion.
He allegedly used part of the proceeds to acquire properties in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Maina jumped bail, a situation that prompted Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court to order the remand of his surety, Sen. Ali Ndume.
The Borno South lawmaker was freed, last Friday.
EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said he was yet to be briefed on Maina’s arrest.