By John Lee. Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity has disrupted an attempt to fraudulently obtain nearly IQD 1.5 trillion (USD 1.1 billion) from two state-owned banks in Baghdad. A field team from the commission's Baghdad Investigations Directorate, working in coordination with judicial authorities, apprehended three suspects at the headquarters of Rafidain Bank. The suspects were […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Commission of Integrity has published statistics showing that its directorates and investigation offices conducted 181 operations across Iraq in February 2026, resulting in the apprehension of 168 suspects. The figures, broken down by governorate, are as follows: Kirkuk: 20 total operations, 9 apprehension operations, 9 suspects detained, 11 priority operations […]
By John Lee. A committee has been established to audit the performance and operations of Iraqi Airways, following a directive from the Prime Minister. The committee, chaired by the Commission of Integrity, will include representatives from the Federal Board of Supreme Audit (FBSA) and the Prime Minister's Office monitoring department. Its mandate covers reviewing operational performance, […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has reported preserving more than IQD 837 billion (USD 640 million) and USD 551 million during 2025 as part of its anti-corruption activities. In its annual report, the commission outlined a rise in investigative, legal, and preventive actions aimed at protecting public funds and preventing waste. Key enforcement and […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has recovered more than $3 million in embezzled funds belonging to the Baghdad Municipality, following a favourable ruling by the Lebanese judiciary in support of the Iraqi government. The authority said the recovery was achieved through close coordination with the Iraqi Embassy in Beirut, leading to enforcement of […]
By John Lee. The Federal Integrity Commission has held talks with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on strengthening bilateral and international coordination to recover smuggled assets and extradite individuals wanted in corruption cases. The Commission's First Deputy Chairman, Dr Muzhahir al-Jubouri, met UNDP Justice Initiatives Support Project Director Yama Turabi at the Commission's headquarters. […]
By John Lee. The Federal Integrity Commission has formally rejected claims that around IQD 2.5 trillion (approximately $1.9 billion) was withdrawn or lost from the Social Protection Fund's accounts, confirming that the full amount remains intact and under official control. The Commission said it formed an emergency investigation team immediately after widespread reports alleged the […]
By John Lee. An Iraqi government spokesman has said Iraq views recent US sanctions against Iraqi enities, including the Muhandis General Company [Sharakat al-Muhandis al-Amma], as "deeply regrettable," describing it as a unilateral action that contradicts the spirit of friendship and mutual respect between the two countries. Basim Alawadi added that the Prime Minister has […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity and the Iraqi National Security Service have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening joint efforts to combat corruption and crimes that threaten national security and Iraq's economic interests. The agreement covers the exchange of information on corruption suspects and the recovery of stolen assets, as well as investigations […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the findings of an investigative report into violations linked to the rehabilitation of Iraq's railway network, originally issued by the Federal Commission of Integrity on 4th July 2024. The decision was based on recommendations from Diwani Order Committee No. 7 of 2025. As a result, two […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Judiciary has recovered 11 billion dinars [$8.4 million] following a financial fraud case involving a company that illegally profited from currency exchange rate differences through fraudulent overseas money transfers. According to a statement from Iraq's Commission of Integrity, the recovery was led by the Second Karkh Investigation Court, under the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission and Russia's Prosecutor General's Office have begun implementing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on anti-corruption cooperation, focusing on asset recovery and international legal assistance. During a meeting with a Russian delegation, Dr. Mohammed Ali Al-Lami, Head of the Integrity Commission, emphasized the need to modernize anti-corruption mechanisms to […]
