Iraq's ex-defense minister, Najah al-Shammari, arrested in Sweden on suspicion of illegally receiving benefits.

Iraq's former defense minister, Najah al-Shammari, who holds dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship, has been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of illegally receiving benefits. Al-Shammari has been wanted by Swedish authorities for almost a year and a half and was arrested upon arrival at the Stockholm airport. Swedish media reports suggest he claimed child and housing support while living in Baghdad.

March 19, 2024
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