Iraq extradites 51 corruption suspects, signs deal with global intelligence consultancy

“The Commission has succeeded in extraditing 51 individuals wanted in corruption cases from outside Iraq during the past period,” commission head Mohammed Ali al-Lami said, during a meeting with Soufan Group Vice President Andre Khoury. 

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Iraq’s Integrity Commission arrests corruption suspects in Dhi Qar, Nineveh

Iraq’s Integrity Commission arrested suspects in Dhi Qar and Nineveh over bribery and contract violations, seizing documents and referring them to the courts for legal action.

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Former Diyala governor sentenced to two years imprisonment

"The Baquba Misdemeanor Court, which specializes in integrity cases, issued a ruling in absentia to impose a severe prison sentence of two years against the convicted former governor of Diyala,” said the commission

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Iraq sentences policeman to 2 years imprisonment on bribery charges

A police commissioner who was also present during the violation was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment

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Kirkuk court sentences fugitive bank manager to 15 years for embezzling student tuition

A court in Kirkuk has sentenced a private bank branch manager to 15 years in prison for embezzling around 235 million dinars in student tuition fees.

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Critics say free speech under attack in Iraq's Anbar province

As elections approach, activists, civil servants, and tribal leaders in Iraq’s Anbar province report arrests, forced transfers, and online surveillance of citizens criticizing the ruling Taqaddum party.

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Iraq’s PMF demands members acquire multiple voting cards

The PMF members are obliged to collect dozens of cards, even if they had to purchase them, or risk getting fired

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Iraq announces retrieving 384 million dinars in embezzled funds

A total sum of 39 million dinars (approximately $30,000) has yet to be retrieved.

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Iraqi parliament paralyzed as political leaders stall sessions; calls grow to expel absent MPs

The Iraqi parliament failed to hold its scheduled sessions on Monday and Tuesday, amid growing accusations of deliberate political obstruction by powerful factions.

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