Suspect arrested after hoax explosive threat at income tax building

AMMAN — A security source said that the suspect behind the hoax explosive threat at the income tax building has been arrested, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Tuesday.

During the interrogation, the suspect admitted to activating the alarm deliberately to stir chaos inside the building. The security source added that the suspect will be referred to the State Security Court.

The investigation revealed that the suspect was a former employee at the income tax department and had made the false report after he was transferred.