Damascus, June 21 (SANA) The Interior Ministry said on Sunday it had arrested Brigadier General Abdul Ghaffar al-Hussein, a former military officer of the deposed regime, following surveillance of his movements.
According to the ministry, preliminary findings indicate he was involved in violations during his command of the 66th Regiment and his supervision of a security checkpoint in Daraa, where hundreds of residents were detained.
The ministry added that he was also involved in military operations across multiple locations, as well as cases that led to the arrest and forced disappearance of civilians.
It further said that investigations show his activities continued after his retirement in 2015, when he became involved in corruption networks and the embezzlement of public funds through links within administrative and service sectors.
The ministry added that the former officer will be referred to the competent authorities for further judicial measures.
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