Baghdad: The Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency (FIIA) announced on Thursday that it had dismantled a money laundering and illicit gambling den on the Karkh side of Baghdad.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the agency revealed in a statement that a residential house in Baghdad’s Karkh area had been converted into a secret gambling den. The premises featured games such as roulette and blackjack and served as a hideout for individuals with criminal records and other suspicious characters.

The FIIA further explained that legal procedures were promptly completed, and judicial approvals were secured. The premises were subsequently raided, leading to the arrest of three suspects caught red-handed while engaging in gambling activities. Authorities seized all items related to the crime, including gambling equipment and materials linked to illicit activities. The confessions of the suspects were recorded and later ratified by the judiciary.