Baiji: The Integrity Commission has successfully dismantled a network comprising 21 individuals accused of illegally collecting money from tanker owners near the Baiji and Siniya refineries. This operation was executed through two carefully planned interventions.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Federal Integrity Commission revealed that the arrests were made following information about unauthorized parking lots being used to collect money from tanker owners. The commission formed two investigative teams from their office in Salah al-Din who confirmed the absence of any formal agreements for the lands used as parking areas.

The commission’s statement clarified that individuals were collecting fees without legal justification and were obstructing tanker access to the refineries if payments were not made. As a result, the commission orchestrated two ambushes in Baiji and al-Siniya districts, leading to the apprehension of those managing the illegal operations.

In addition to the arrests, the operations resulted in the confiscation of 87,229,000 dinars along with seals, records, and receipt books utilized in the illegal activities. The commission prepared formal seizure reports that, along with the accused and evidence, were submitted to the Salah al-Din Investigation Court specializing in integrity cases. Following this, the court ordered the detention of the accused under Resolution No. 154 of 2001.