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Report / Iraq Crackdown on Corruption: Ex-officials Detained, Billions ... https://en.abna24.com/xkBBT 30 June 2026 - 09:06 News ID 1833378 Cultural Report Home Cultural Report Report / Iraq Crackdown on Corruption: Ex-officials Detained, Billions in Cash and Gold Recovered 30 June 2026 - 09:06 News ID: 1833378 Source: Al-Waght News Sunday morning, the Iraqi capital Baghdad woke up with the biggest security operation of recent years. The operation opened inside and around the Green Zone and a number of provinces with detention of a number of current and former members of parliament and previous government officials. ABNA24 - Sunday morning, the Iraqi capital Baghdad woke up with the biggest security operation of recent years. The operation opened inside and around the Green Zone and a number of provinces with detention of a number of current and former members of parliament and previous government officials. According to security and media resources, the operation was launched in the early hours of Sunday morning with the closure of all gates of the Green Zone. A convoy of armored vehicles operated by the Counterterrorism Service entered the Green Zone and tanks were deployed arou…

Iraq anti-corruption raids: 47 politicians, officials arrested in ... Iraqi security forces arrested politicians and senior officials early on Sunday as part of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali alZaidi, a government spokesperson said. Elite Counter Terrorism Service units raided homes inside Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone in overnight operations, detaining multiple suspects, legal and security sources said. Iraq's state news agency INA, citing a senior official, said 47 suspects were detained, including members of parliament and government officials. Zaidi, who took office in May, has pledged to tackle entrenched corruption, which remains one of Iraq's most persistent challenges despite repeated promises by successive governments to hold officials accountable. Sunday's operation was launched on his direct orders after judicial authorities issued arrest warrants targeting what the sources described as suspected corruption networks. A senior source cited by INA said some arrests stemmed from testimony by Adnan al-Jumaili, deputy oil minister for refining affairs, after his detention, with his statements allegedly implicating a wider circl…

Iraqis want an end to corruption. Their government must deliver This weekend’s images of armed and masked men roaming the streets of Baghdad are scenes that many Iraqis hoped had been relegated to the past. Yet this was not a terrorist attack or a militia operation. Amid gunfire on Saturday and Sunday, elite anti-terrorism soldiers raided addresses in the capital’s Green Zone, detaining dozens of current and former officials on an anti-corruption drive. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi’s remark that this development was “only in its first phase” followed the arrest of nearly 50 politicians and officials, including MPs from the country’s various blocs. The raids and political justification have been presented as evidence of resolve. However, Iraqis have had many false dawns, leading many to question if this is the beginning of real change, or just more selective accountability. Play 00:44 Top Iraqi politicians arrested in anti-corruption crackdown On the face of it, the scale of the detentions is significant. Iraq is a society that has long been exasperated with compromised governance. In February, Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index placed Iraq firmly in the…

Cash, gold and arrests: Iraq's anti-corruption drive faces credibility ... Dramatic images of stacks of cash and gold allegedly seized from politicians' homes have dominated Iraqi social media in recent days, as a major anti-corruption crackdown prompted a wave of speculation over which officials might be detained next. Iraqi security forces have arrested 47 politicians so far in what Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi described as the beginning of an anti-corruption crackdown in the country. However, the operation has raised questions as to its timing and political motivations. So far, only the names of 15 detained politicians have been released, and whether this is a serious initiative to fight corruption will be determined by who else will be added to the list and where they fall on the political spectrum. Iraq PM says corruption crackdown only in 'first phase' after wave of arrests Read More Arrow Analysts told The National that the drama surrounding the campaign, including footage of armoured vehicles in the streets of Baghdad and unverified images purportedly showing hidden cash stashes buried in suspects' back gardens, is aimed at portraying Mr Al Zaidi as a reliable partner, part…

Iraq’s new ‘anti-corruption’ crackdown sees arrests rise to 67 Iraqi authorities have arrested 67 officials including lawmakers, political figures and business owners, in a major anti-corruption crackdown.

Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid Several Iraqi political officials were arrested early Sunday on corruption charges, Iraq’s state-run Iraqi News Agency reported.

Iraq launches corruption crackdown, sets deadline for militia weapons ... Iraq launched a series of raidstargetingcorrupt politicians and officials on June 28. “Elite Counter Terrorism Service units raided homes inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified ‌Green Zone in overnight operations, detaining multiple suspects, legal and security sources said,” Reutersreported. The raids come as Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali al Zaidi, has also vowed toconfinearms in Iraq to state control. The initial raids targeting corruption led to thearrestof more than 45 people. “Those named include lawmakers Ziyad al-Janabi, Bahaa al-Nouri, Mohammed al-Karbouli, Alia Nassif, Mohammed Jamil al-Miyahi, Hassan al-Khafaji, Abdulrahman al-Luwaizi, Mudhar al-Karawi, Hind al-Abbasi, Mohammed Farman al-Jubouri, and Bushra al-Qaisi, as well as former lawmaker Mohammed al-Sayhoud. The list also includes Deputy Oil Minister for Distribution Ali Maarij and Ibrahim al-Sumaidaie,” Iraq’sShafaq Newsreported. By June 30, at least 67 people had beendetained,andShafaqestimated that more than 200 may eventually be arrested as security forcesfanout around the country. The detained politicians come from across the political sp…

Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in ... Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid By Qassim Abdul-zahra, The Associated Press Posted Jun 28, 2026 05:12:11 AM. Last Updated Jun 28, 2026 05:13:19 AM. BAGHDAD (AP) — Several Iraqi political officials were arrested early Sunday on corruption charges, Iraq’s state-run Iraqi News Agency reported. It said the arrests were based on statement made by former Deputy Minister of Oil Adnan al-Jumaili, who was arrested last month, and “included members of Parliament whose immunity had been lifted.” Iraqi security forces sealed off all entrances to the capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone early Sunday and carried out raids inside the compound that houses key government institutions and foreign embassies. A security agency report obtained by The Associated Press said that seven people were arrested, among them five members of Parliament. Some of the arrestees were from the political bloc of former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. It was not immediately clear what the specific accusations against them were. Al-Sudani’s bloc won the largest share of seats in No…

What’s behind the anti-corruption crackdown in Iraq? A number of senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests.

Iraq detains politicians, officials in anti-corruption crackdown June 29, 2026 at 9:50 am Iraqi security forces in Baghdad, Iraq.[Murtadha Al-Sudani/Anadolu Agency] Iraqi security forces arrested politicians and senior officials early on Sunday as part of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, a ​government spokesperson said,Reutersreported. Elite Counter Terrorism Service units raided homes inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified ‌Green Zone in overnight operations, detaining multiple suspects, legal and security sources said. Iraq News Agency(INA), citing a senior official, said 47 suspects were detained, including members of parliament and government officials. Zaidi, who took office ​in May, has pledged to tackle entrenched corruption, which remains one of Iraq’s ​most persistent challenges despite repeated promises by successive governments to hold officials accountable. Sunday’s⁠operation was launched on his direct orders after judicial authorities issued arrest warrants targeting what ​the sources described as suspected corruption networks. A senior source cited byINAsaid some arrests stemmed ​from testimony by Adnan al-Jumaili, deputy …

Iraq PM says corruption crackdown only in 'first phase' after wave of ... Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has said a wave of arrests targeting legislators, politicians and officials on corruption charges is only the beginning and pledged to graft “night and day” to recover public funds. Security forces carried out a series of arrests inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone and outside the capital during the night from Saturday into Sunday, detaining dozens of current and former officials. As of Sunday afternoon, Iraqi authorities had arrested 47 legislators and officials on corruption charges, the Iraqi News Agency reported, citing a senior government official. It published the names of 15 politicians detained based on information provided by former deputy oil minister Adnan Al Jumaili, who was taken into custody last month. Iraq arrests officials and politicians in anti-corruption crackdown Read More Arrow “This is the first phase. The issue of corruption has not ended yet. We are continuing to fight it,” Mr Al Zaidi said during a cabinet meeting late on Sunday, with the remarks broadcast at dawn Monday. The crackdown has been accompanied by unverified videos shared widel…

Iraq arrests senior officials in anti-corruption raids Iraqi security forces arrested several politicians, lawmakers and senior officials in dawn raids across Baghdad.

Iraq Corruption Crackdown: Cash and Gold Seized - khaama.com Advertisement Cash, Gold and a Viral Storm: Iraq Launches Its Biggest Corruption Crackdown in Years By Khaama Press July 1, 2026 632 0 Share Facebook X WhatsApp Linkedin Email Print Tumblr Telegram Immigration News 147 Afghan Refugees Released From Pakistani Prisons July 2, 2026 UK proposes requiring asylum seekers to repay up to £10,000 after finding work June 30, 2026 300 Afghan LGBTQ refugees in Pakistan face deportation risk June 30, 2026 UN Calls for Independent Probe Into Deaths in US Immigration Detention Centers June 28, 2026 Khaama Press https://www.khaama.com Khaama Press is a Kabul-based independent and non-political news organization established in 2010. A stylized illustration shows gold jewelry displayed as evidence during an anti-corruption investigation in Iraq. The image is illustrative and does not verify viral claims circulating online. Security forces arrested dozens of lawmakers and officials in Baghdad’s Green Zone. As images of seized valuables spread online, including unverified claims of gold lingerie, Iraq’s new prime minister says the purge is only beginning. BAGHDAD – Before dawn on Sunday, ar…

Iraq arrests 47 officials in anti-corruption crackdown Iraqi authorities have arrested 47 officials in an anti-corruption campaign led by new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) said on Sunday. INA quoted senior officials as saying the suspects had been “arrested on corruption charges” and included MPs and officials from the oil ministry. Iraq’s Commission of Integrity said the arrests were carried out in Baghdad after “diligent and continuous monitoring” during a major overnight operation that reportedly led to the detention of multiple former officials, lawmakers and businessmen across the country. According to the broadcaster Rudaw, security services raided the fortified Green Zone in Baghdad, which houses numerous ministries and upmarket hotels. Zaidi, a businessman with little political experience, was chosen by the Coordination Framework to try to form a new government in April. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters One of his key tasks is cracking down on corruption, which has been widespread in Iraq for decades and which successive …

Iraq arrests politicians and govt officials in anti-corruption ... World Iraq arrests politicians and govt officials in anti-corruption crackdown Published 28 Jun, 2026 03:49pm 2 min read Reuters Published 28 Jun, 2026 03:49pm 2 min read Reuters Argentina wary of 'tough' Cape Verde after cruising through group stage Eustaquio’s stoppage-time strike sends Canada into World Cup last 16 Punjab on alert as first monsoon spell to sweep Pakistan from July 1 Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi delivers a televised address after assuming office in Baghdad, Iraq. -- Reuters Iraqi security forces arrested politicians, lawmakers and senior government officials early on Sunday in what security and legal sources described as the start ​of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi. Elite ‌Counter Terrorism Service (CTS) units raided the homes of politicians and senior officials inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone in the early hours of Sunday and made several arrests, the sources ​said, declining to be named because they are not authorised to ​speak to the media on sensitive issues. No official statement has been made ⁠about the arrests. Zaidi, who took of…

Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in ... BAGHDAD (AP) — Several Iraqi political officials were arrested early Sunday on corruption charges, Iraq’s state-run Iraqi News Agency reported. It said the arrests were based on statement made by former Deputy Minister of Oil Adnan al-Jumaili, who was arrested last month, and “included members of Parliament whose immunity had been lifted.” Iraqi security forces sealed off all entrances to the capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone early Sunday and carried out raids inside the compound that houses key government institutions and foreign embassies. A security agency report obtained by The Associated Press said that seven people were arrested, among them five members of Parliament. Some of the arrestees were from the political bloc of former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. It was not immediately clear what the specific accusations against them were. Al-Sudani’s bloc won the largest share of seats in November’s parliamentary elections, but he ultimately stepped aside amid a deadlock in the Coordination Framework — a coalition of Shiite parties allied with Iran that brought al-Sudani to power — over…