Baghdad: Basra police have arrested a man accused of fraud and impersonating a government official from Baghdad.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Basra Police Command stated in a press release that a suspect had been defrauding an Arab national by posing as a security official in Basra. Following this information, a specialized team was formed comprising members from the Basra Anti-Crime Department and the Intelligence Directorate’s Technology Department to investigate and gather evidence.

The suspect, who had fled to Baghdad, was identified, and coordination with the Rusafa Anti-Crime Directorate led to a joint security operation. This operation resulted in the suspect’s arrest. Legal procedures have been initiated, and he has been referred to the judiciary for further action.