(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
A former Iraqi Defense Minister has reportedly been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of fraud.
Najah al-Shammari (pictured), who served in the government of Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi from May 2019 to June 2020, is said to have been arrested at Stockholm Airport.
Shammari, who holds dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship, is suspected of illegally receiving benefits in Sweden while living in Iraq.
(Sources: AP, AFP, Asharq al-Awsat)
MENAFN20032024000217011061ID1108003194
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.