Baghdad: An informed source reported on Sunday the arrest of Hashim al-Sudani, Director General of the General Company for Automobiles, on corruption charges.

According to Iraqi News Agency, a security force apprehended Hashim al-Sudani, Director General of the General Company for Automobiles at the Ministry of Trade. The arrest is linked to alleged corruption charges connected to a contract with the Ministry of Defense.

The arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to tackle corruption within government institutions. The charges against al-Sudani highlight the scrutiny on agreements involving major government departments like the Ministry of Defense.

Further details surrounding the specific nature of the contract or the alleged corrupt practices have not been disclosed, but the case is expected to draw considerable attention as investigations proceed. The Ministry of Trade has yet to release an official statement or comment on al-Sudani's arrest.