Baghdad security forces detain senior Southern Refineries official in Karkh raid

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Security forces in the Karkh district of central Baghdad detained a senior official of the Southern Refineries Company during a raid on an investigation center, Iraqi authorities said. The arrest was based on confessions obtained in a separate probe recorded in Basra, according to officials. Investigators followed up on the statements before moving to detain the executive at his workplace. Officials said the suspect remains in custody as legal proceedings continue and that the investigation covers multiple case files. Security forces added that some of the collected information has been added to the case file and that inquiries are ongoing. The Southern Refineries Company's management said the matter has been referred to the judiciary. No further details were immediately available.