Arafat was indicted by the Military Prosecutor's Office in the SMURD helicopter case

Raed Arafat, head of the DSU, is now a defendant in the SMURD helicopter acquisition case following recent hearings. He asserts his right to defend himself while emphasizing the legality and decency of his actions. Arafat argues that the helicopter's smuggling allegations are unfounded, as all relevant institutions were informed and no VAT claims were made for nine years. He has been under criminal investigation since April 2026, with prosecutors also seizing his assets in connection with the case.