National Security dismantles an extortion and fraud network in Maysan

The Iraqi National Security Service announced the dismantling of an extortion and fraud network in Maysan Governorate. The Service stated in a statement: "Based on confirmed intelligence information, the National Security Service detachments in Maysan Governorate were able, after obtaining judicial approvals, to overthrow a network that practices extortion to obtain tenders for government projects announced by the local government in the governorate and sell them illegally." He added: "The network consists of 7 individuals, including government employees, indicating that the accused were referred to the competent judicial authorities after recording their statements to receive their just punishment. Source : National Iraqi News Agency