Iraq's Former Defense Minister Arrested in Sweden for Benefits Fraud

Najah al-Shammari, holding dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship, was detained at Stockholm airport, suspected of illegally receiving benefits.

Najah al-Shammari, Iraq's former defense minister, was arrested upon his arrival at Stockholm airport in Sweden.
He is suspected of fraudulently claiming child and housing support for years, despite living in Baghdad.
Al-Shammari moved to Sweden in 2011, received citizenship in 2015, and was reported for suspected benefits fraud.
Prosecutor Jens Nilsson confirmed that al-Shammari has been wanted by Swedish authorities for almost a year and a half.
Sweden is known for its generous social benefits, which al-Shammari allegedly exploited.