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By John Lee. Iraq's Commission of Integrity has arrested the General Manager of the Iraqi Cement Company and the director of a private company on charges of bribery. The arrests followed a tip-off from an investor who claimed to be a victim of extortion, having been asked for a sum of $500,000 in exchange for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Iraqi Anti-Corruption Academy Launches Laserfiche: A Digital Transformation Milestone Against Corruption E-governance represents a fundamental shift in the way governments around the world are embracing their mission. By harnessing the potential of technology, Governments are able to establish clear administrative objectives, enhance the quality of public services, make […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq has launched a new Financial Investigations Handbook, which it describes as a practical guide for conducting parallel, integrated financial investigations, for use by investigative judges and institutions who are responsible for conducting criminal investigations. Full statement from UNDP: This week, Iraq took a significant […]
