NewzIraqi prosecutors detained Hashem Al-Sudani, the director general of the state-owned General Automobile and Machinery Company (GAMCO), on Sunday. The arrest occurred in Baghdad as part of an investigation into suspected embezzlement related to a contract involving the Ministry of Defense.
The arrest marks a significant development in ongoing efforts to address corruption within Iraq's state-owned enterprises. Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific financial value of the contract or further details regarding the nature of the alleged illicit activities.
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