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Integrity Commission Arrests Fake Investigator Caught Blackmailing Government Offices in Diyala
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Integrity Commission Arrests Fake Investigator Caught Blackmailing Government Offices in Diyala

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Sep 18, 2026 1 min read
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mniraq - The Federal Integrity Commission announced the arrest of a suspect who impersonated an official investigator within the commission's investigation department, exploiting this false identity for illegal purposes.

The commission confirmed in a statement that precise intelligence was received indicating that an individual was impersonating an integrity investigator and carrying out blackmail operations targeting several government offices and officials in Diyala province to obtain personal gains.

The statement clarified that a specialized task force was formed to follow up on the case. The efforts resulted in the arrest of the suspect red-handed after setting up a tight ambush.

The commission noted that the arrest operation was carried out in high-level joint coordination with the Intelligence and Anti-Terrorism Directorate and the National Security Directorate, confirming that the suspect has been referred to the judiciary for legal action.