The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released Reuben Abati, former spokesman to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.
Abati, who was arrested on October 24, told PUNCH that he was released at about 8pm on Friday.
The newspaper quoted him as saying work on his bail would be completed on Monday.
He was arrested for allegedly receiving N50 million from Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA).
His release came hours after that of Musiliu Obanikoro, a former minster of state for defence.
While Abati spent 13 days in custody, Obanikoro was detained for 18 days.
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party, who paid a visit to the EFCC during the week, told our correspondent that it was a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, who advised Abati not to return any money.
He said, “During the week, when we went to visit Fani-Kayode, Abati, Obanikoro and others, we had a brief meeting with them. Fani-Kayode was the one who was advising others not to return any money to the EFCC, insisting that doing such would be an admittance of guilt.
“Fani-Kayode seemed not to be desperate to leave the EFCC custody. Obanikoro ignored him. However, it seemed Abati has heeded to Fani-Kayode’s advice.”
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