Economy News – Baghdad
Recent developments have surfaced concerning the arrest of a prominent figure linked to the illicit excavation of Iranian cultural heritage, prompting inquiries about the potential transfer of Bo Arrow from Erbil, Iraq, to Iran.
Reports indicate that Bo Arrow, recognized as a leader in the looting of Iranian cultural artifacts, has been detained in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Health assessments confirm that he is currently in the custody of Erbil police, with restrictions on outside contact.
It has been suggested that his travels to Iraqi Kurdistan were related to networking activities with individuals involved in drilling and smuggling operations in the area.
This group, under Bo Arrow’s direction, has been engaged in treasure hunting and unauthorized excavations, significantly increasing their presence on social media. This activity has led many brokers to target protected sites with the aim of acquiring substantial wealth.
Bo Arrow faced previous arrest in 2020 for similar illegal conduct. Over the years, his network has propagated methods and techniques for illicit excavations, as well as engaged in the trade of historical artifacts, threatening officials involved in cultural heritage preservation.
Employing language that appeals to those desperate for economic relief—terms like “treasure,” “buried,” “gold,” “metal detector,” and “antiquities”—he has incited many young individuals, struggling under current economic conditions, to partake in acts that ultimately jeopardize their cultural integrity.
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