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Corruption "Costs Iraq Another Massive Opportunity"

By Simon Watkins for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Endemic Corruption Costs It Another Massive Oil and Gas Opportunity British supermajor Shell last week exited Iraq's potentially game-changing US$11-billion Nebras Petrochemical Project. Shell signed the NPP deal, having […]

Iraq, Jordan sign Anti-Corruption MoU

By John Lee. Judge Haider Hanoun, head of the Federal Integrity Commission in Iraq, called on all countries, especially those parties to the United Nations and Arab anti-corruption agreements, to unite, cooperate, and combine efforts to mitigate the danger of corruption. He emphasized that corruption has become a phenomenon crossing national borders, and modern methods […]

UN supports Iraq to End Corruption, Boost Foreign Investment

UNDP continues to support the Government of Iraq in ending corruption and boosting foreign investment The UN Development Programme (UNDP)'s Anti-Corruption and Arbitration initiatives (ACAI) is achieving significant milestones midway through its five-year implementation. Funded by the European Union (EU), the project recently conducted its second steering committee on Sunday, January 21, at the State […]

UN Responds to Iraq Bribery Allegations

By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has responded to a claim that large sums are being lost to corruption in Iraq as donors fail to track spending on post-war reconstruction. According to an article in the British newspaper The Guardian: "The alleged kickbacks are one of a number of claims of corruption […]

Misuse of Public Funds at Dhi Qar Oil Company

By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has reported the detection of "excesses and waste" exceeding $33 million in two contracts for Dhi Qar Oil Company (DQOC) and several departments affiliated with the Ministry of Electricity in the province. The department revealed excesses in the cost of a contract for the construction and maintenance of […]

Iraq "Deploys Special Forces to Baghdad Airport"

By Aisha Kehoe Down, for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq Deploys Special Forces to Baghdad Airport to Increase Security Iraqi authorities have deployed special forces to increase security at Baghdad International Airport […]

Iraqi Customs Official Jailed; must Repay $60m

By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has ordered five years "severe imprisonment" for the former Director of Customs at the Trebil (Tarbiel, Trebil) border crossing (pictured) between Iraq and Jordan. The director was also required to pay back 78 billion dinars ($60 million) to the state treasury. The decision was made following an investigation […]

Baghdad Airport Employees "Flag Concerns Over Security Company"

By Aisha Kehoe Down, for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Baghdad Airport's Employees Flag Concerns Over Security Company Employees of Canadian company Biznis Intel allege they are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars, […]

Over 1,000 Corruption Cases Investigated in Kurdistan in 2023

By John Lee. Dr. Ahmad Anwar, Head of the Kurdistan Region's Integrity Commission (KRIC), has reported that in 2023 the commission diligently investigated a total of 1,010 corruption cases, resulting in 230 cases being forwarded to the courts. Over the past five years, a significant 897 corruption cases have been referred to special tribunals since […]

Iraq Underscores need for Int'l Anti-Corruption Court

By Aram Mahmood, for the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Case of Iraq Underscores the Need of an International Anti-Corruption Court Given the inability-or unwillingness-of Iraqi institutions to adequately combat corruption, the need for […]

UNDP Investment-Friendly Arbitration Initiative in Iraq

From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): A more investment-friendly economy in Iraq through UNDP`s arbitration initiative Iraq has been taking solid actions to adopt laws and policies that foster investment-friendly economic development intending to end systematic corruption, diversify its oil-dependent revenue and better serve its people. UNDP in Iraq has been working closely with […]