The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confiscated the international passport of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, as investigators probe the handling of $490 million recovered from the Abacha loot.

Malami, who was released early Saturday after hours of questioning, has been instructed to report to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja every day for the next one month. The agency says the daily reporting is necessary because he must go through extensive documents and answer detailed queries about the repatriated funds obtained through Mutual Legal Assistance agreements.

According to EFCC officials, Malami has not been accused of stealing the money, but he is required to account for the funds and clarify several issues uncovered during their review.

> Officials explained that the passport seizure was to ensure he remains available throughout the investigation and does not leave the country without permission from the EFCC or a court.

Reacting on his X handle, Malami described the allegations as fabricated, insisting that the truth would eventually emerge. He confirmed he had been released and scheduled for further engagements with investigators but did not comment on the seizure of his passport.

The EFCC says it will make its findings public once its investigation is completed.