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Daughter of Iraqi politician targeted in alleged global extortion plot expresses relief over four arrests
The daughter of an Iraqi politician targeted in an alleged global extortion ring has described her “immense relief” and “happiness” after the arrest of four people in Australia and Canada.
Key points:
- Mr Al-Asadi’s daughter Rusul said she had been living in fear for her brothers and sisters due to repeated attacks
- Two men were arrested in Canada and two men in Sydney, accused of demanding $10 million from Mr Al-Asadi
- Two men have been charged over the extortion attempt and will appear in Blacktown Court today
From Iraqi refugee to Sydney taxi driver, Ahmed Al-Asadi returned home almost a decade after escaping the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein and became a senior MP in Baghdad.
The dual-Australian citizen is the spokesperson for the Fatah…
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