Senior Iraqi official detained in Jordan over corruption charges
"Iraqi Officials Are trying to flee the country but Not On Abadi's Watch.....1 Billion Dollars"
February 01 2017 05:32 PM
Detention
Jordanian authorities have detained a senior Iraqi official in Queen Alia International Airport over corruption charges, security sources said on Wednesday.
Jihad Qataam was detained while trying to enter into Jordan coming from an European country, sources added. Iraqi authorities announced that Jihad Qataam worked as former official at the Iraqi Defense Minister. He is wanted over stealing state funds estimated at dlrs one billion.
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