Iraqi MP uncovers $825 million corruption scandal involving terrorist pensions

An Iraqi lawmaker has exposed a sweeping corruption scheme involving the theft of over 1.08 trillion dinars (approximately $825 million) from the state treasury between 2018 and 2024.

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Former Kirkuk acting governor detained on corruption charges

Former acting governor of Kirkuk Rakan al-Jubouri is currently under detention in Baghdad amid charges of the abuse of power and misuse of government funds

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Iraq’s ‘ghost MPs’ exposed: absentee lawmakers stall legislation while collecting full salaries

Hundreds of sessions in Iraq’s parliament have been disrupted due to widespread absenteeism, with nearly 138 lawmakers failing to attend after taking the constitutional oath. Dubbed “ghost MPs,” these absent members continue to receive full salaries without penalties, prompting public outrage and calls for reform.

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Turkey detains Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu, Erdogan's main election challenger

The detention comes a day after Istanbul University revoked his undergraduate degree, opening an investigation into Imamoglu for “forgery of official documents,” state media reported.

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Dozens of gov’t employees arrested in Iraq’s Salahaddin on charges of forgery

The Iraqi Federal Integrity Commission announced the arrested were employees of Tikrit Municipality.

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Iraq retrieves ‘wanted’ officer from Turkey

He has been convicted of receiving sums of money from people in return for promises to hire them in the interior ministry

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Iraqi PM orders investigation into tax chief following leaked audio implicating him in corruption

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has directed an urgent investigation into Ali Waad al-Alawi, Director-General of the General Tax Authority, following a leaked audio recording allegedly implicating the official in corruption. The recording, widely shared on social media, suggests that al-Alawi manipulated tax funds for private gain.

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Iraqi PM dismisses Commission of Integrity chief ahead of bribery trial

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has removed Haider Hanoun as the head of Iraq’s Commission of Integrity on the same day Hanoun was scheduled to face trial for multiple corruption charges.

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Challenges worsen in Iraq, Ministry of Interior admits

During a half-yearly review, Iraqi Ministry of Interior, highlights ongoing challenges with corruption, bribery and overall security.

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