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By John Lee. The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has claimed that Iraq's dollar auction system has been exploited by money launderers and militant groups. Click here to read the report. (Source: OCCRP)
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's integrity head faces charges following anti-corruption 'tirade' A firestorm of tit-for-tat allegations has erupted after claims of widespread corruption in Iraq's judiciary by the head of the country's Federal Commission of Integrity. […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq sees rapid growth in private universities amid concerns over quality and accountability The number of private universities and colleges in Iraq has surged dramatically, with three new institutions opening annually, according to the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Integrity Commission and China's National Supervisory [Oversight] Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in combating corruption, pursuing fugitives, and recovering assets. The agreement aims to align efforts with the Belt and Road Initiative, promoting transparency and clean governance. Iraq's Integrity Commission head, Judge Haider Hanoun, emphasized the […]
By Amr Al Housni for The New Region. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Heist of the Century prime suspects keep trial hanging for second time The main suspects in Iraq's Heist of the Century case failed to appear for their […]
By Michael Knights, 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. Iraq's Watergate and the Fallout for U.S. Relations The politicized corruption of the country's best intelligence agency has exploded into a major eavesdropping scandal directed […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has released the Trial Monitoring Report on grand corruption cases across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, marking a significant milestone in curbing corruption in Iraq. The report highlights substantial progress by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in combating corruption and offers deep insights into the region's judicial proceedings through […]
By Nneoma Omeje, 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. UN: Iraq Emerging as Major Drug Trafficking Transit A new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) claims that Iraq […]
By John Lee. On a recent webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University explained the causes and effects of Iraq's dual exchange rate. The three reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates are: Excessive Demand for US Dollars Internationally: There is a high demand for US dollars […]
By John Lee. On a recent webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC), Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University outlined the key changes in the dinar exchange rate over the years, as well as the consequences of having two exchange rates. (For more on the reasons why Iraq has two exchange rates, click […]
By Sinan Mahmoud for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's banking system blighted by corruption Dysfunction of the sector is a stark reminder of Iraq's unfulfilled economic expectations - 21 years after US-led invasion. Click here to read […]
By John Lee. On a webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) on Tuesday, Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University and Dr Ahmed Tabaqchali of AFC Iraq Fund (and Expert Blogger on Iraq Business News) discussed the drivers of the Iraqi dinar exchange rate. The event marks the official launch of the IBBC's […]
