Iraq: Arrest of Gang for Forging Vehicle Documentation

The Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency in Iraq announced today, Tuesday, the arrest of a gang composed of five suspects involved in forging vehicle documentation. The agency stated in a press release: "Based on accurate intelligence information, the specialized anti-terrorism intelligence teams in the province of Diwaniyah carried out separate operations resulting in the arrest of five suspects who were forging vehicle documentation and selling it through social media. They also seized forged documents and vehicle numbers in their possession." The agency added: "During interrogation, they openly confessed to carrying out these activities after being confronted with evidentiary documentation," noting that "they have been referred to the relevant investigative authorities to receive their just punishment."