Intelligence agency apprehends suspect with forged documents and weapons in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, September 18 — Iraq’s Intelligence Agency arrested a suspect on Monday who was in possession of 75 forged government seals, counterfeit official documents, counterfeit bonds, and various weapons, on the eastern side of Baghdad.

The agency released a statement, which read:

In accordance with the directives of the honorable Minister of Interior, and under the direct supervision of the Deputy Minister for Intelligence and Federal Investigations Affairs, which includes pursuing those who compromise citizens’ security, intelligence agency units specializing in counterterrorism within Baghdad’s Al-Rusafa district received information about an organized crime gang involved in forging official documents, trading in weapons and explosives. Consequently, an intelligence and technical team was immediately formed to gather information and conduct investigations. Within hours, the suspect in question was apprehended in a well-coordinated operation.

Upon searching the suspect’s residence, a total of 75 seals belonging to state institutions, explosives, detonators, hand grenades, ignition fuses for explosives, rifles, pistols, official documents prepared for forgery, and bank certificates were discovered.

The suspect, in a candid confession, admitted to forging documents and official papers and engaging in arms and explosives trading, as well as possessing the confiscated materials. The apprehended individual will be referred to the appropriate authorities to face the legal consequences for their actions.

The Intelligence Agency urges all citizens to report any individuals engaged in unlawful activities throughout Iraq by calling the toll-free hotline at 144.