In Iraq, 375 kilograms of gold were confiscated as part of an anti-corruption campaign.

Iraqi law enforcement agencies have seized 375 kilograms of gold as part of a sweeping anti-corruption campaign. Al Jazeera reported on this.

 

It has been reported that the precious metal was discovered as part of a criminal case involving former Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs Adnan al-Jumaili, who is suspected of corruption.

 

According to the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council, 358 kilograms of gold were seized during an operation conducted in cooperation with the Kurdistan Regional Government, and an additional 17 kilograms of gold were confiscated in a separate investigation. The gold has been handed over to the Central Bank of Iraq.

 

According to investigation data, Adnan al-Jumaili is suspected of illegally using state resources and government contracts to establish corrupt schemes in exchange for bribes and personal gain. He was arrested in May and officially removed from his position on June 2.

 

It was previously reported that within the framework of this case, 14 billion Iraqi dinars ($10.6 million) in cash were found in a pit within a rainwater drainage pipe. According to government estimates, the funds uncovered in this case alone amount to 127 billion Iraqi dinars ($96 million), along with an additional $24 million, real estate, cars, and gold jewelry.

 

According to officials, the investigations are being conducted under "Operation Dawn," aimed at exposing the embezzlement of state funds. During the campaign, several high-ranking officials, including deputies, have been arrested, and the immunity of some has been revoked.

 

The Iraqi government is also taking measures to extradite hundreds of suspects living abroad and to recover assets taken out of the country.