The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has detained Lucky Igbinedion, a former governor of the mid-West state of Edo.
Mr Igbinedion who governed Edo between 1999 and 2007, is being grilled at the Abuja headquarters of the EFCC for allegedly diverting public funds to the tune of N1.6 billion.
A loan obtained by the Edo State government is said to have been diverted to a company which he has an interest in.
Mr Igbinedion was prosecuted in 2008 by the EFCC and convicted of embezzling N2.9 billion belonging to Edo State.
He was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to one count which was pruned from 191 charges.
The latest invitation was confirmed by the spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren who did not provide additional details.