Arrest of Iraq's Former Defense Minister in Sweden for Benefits Fraud

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Iraq's former defense minister with dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship arrested in Sweden for illegally receiving benefits. He claimed child and housing support for years despite living in Baghdad.

Key Points

  • Former Iraqi Defense Minister with dual citizenship arrested in Sweden for benefits fraud
  • Suspected of illegally receiving benefits in Sweden while living in Baghdad
  • Reported to authorities for benefits fraud along with his wife
  • Sweden known for providing generous social benefits