ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Saturday directed the activation of a law rewarding corruption whistleblowers, tighter monitoring at border crossings, and the public exposure of corrupt individuals, following a visit to the federal integrity commission.

The initiative comes amid an anti-corruption crackdown by Zaidi that started with a sweeping raid of Baghdad’s Green Zone in late June, which saw the arrest of several high-ranking Iraqi officials.

During a meeting with the integrity commission, Zaidi “directed the activation of the law rewarding whistleblowers who report corruption cases, the strengthening of border crossing monitoring, and the exposure of corrupt individuals,” according to a statement from his office.

Zaidi in early July directed that “a substantial financial reward be granted to informants … in appreciation of their national role and in support of efforts to combat corruption and protect public funds,” according to a statement from the Prime Minsiter’s Office at the time.

Zaidi said the integrity commission’s role should also “include preventative measures.”

By late July, Iraq had seized over $125 million and 380 kilograms of gold and jewelry hidden in various places in a corruption case involving Adnan al-Jumaili, the detained oil ministry undersecretary for refining affairs.

In July, The Iraqi government officially confirmed that at least 21 people were detained during the widespread crackdown operation – dubbed Operation Dawn – on corruption charges. Iraqi state media had initially reported that 47 people were arrested.

Earlier this week, Baghdad also formed a special committee to contact authorities in other countries where stolen funds are suspected to be held.

Zaidi’s clampdown on corruption has witnessed widespread support across the Iraqi political sphere, including the ruling Coordination Framework.