An ‘untouchable’ kingpin is behind bars in Iraq. But his run may not be over
- Posted on January 14, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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An ‘untouchable’ kingpin is behind bars in Iraq. But his run may not be over
News of Kazem Hamad’s arrest in Iraq has sent shockwaves through the criminal underworld, with one figure describing the dramatic turn of events as “unreal”.
