Amaechina Madueke, husband of the immediate past minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been reportedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

According to Sahara Reporters, Mr. Madueke was arrested Wednesday morning by the operatives of the anti-graft commission in Abuja for allegedly laundering more than $600,000 via his personal accounts.

The report quoted a source as saying that, “Mr. Madueke was arrested this morning in Abuja and released on administrative bail.”

The agency also confiscated Mr. Madueke’s passport and placed him under caution.