mniraq - The Homeland Security Investigations office in the US city of Detroit announced on Tuesday (September 15, 2026) the arrest of Raad Al-Anbaki, a former senior officer in the Iraqi intelligence apparatus during the era of the former regime.
According to US media reports, the American agency refrained from publishing details of the detainee's military rank, the nature of his previous duties, or the official charges against him, merely indicating that legal proceedings against him are ongoing.
The reports noted that the arrest operation raised wide-ranging questions within security and media circles about the security vetting mechanisms followed for foreigners entering the United States, especially in light of the challenges related to uncovering the backgrounds of individuals previously linked to foreign intelligence agencies.
