Iraq arrests politicians and government officials in anti-corruption crackdown
The arrests followed judicial warrants and testimony from former deputy oil minister Adnan al-Jumaili, as authorities broadened an anti-corruption probe.
- On Sunday, Iraqi security forces deployed in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, conducting raids by the Counter-Terrorism Service targeting several politicians over alleged financial corruption.
- This operation aligns with Prime Minister Ali's intensifying anti-corruption campaign since taking office last month to address decades of mismanagement plaguing Iraq.
- Shafaq News Agency reported the special unit arrested more than eight people, including members of the House of Representatives, on charges of "illicit enrichment and squandering of public funds."
- Authorities sealed the Green Zone from late Saturday until early Sunday, with video footage on Telegram showing forces operating inside private compounds; no official statement has been released.
- Prime Minister Ali prepares for a July trip to Washington to transition Iraq toward a sustainable economic partnership with the United States as the International Coalition concludes its combat mission in September.
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The political situation in Iraq is facing growing repercussions as large-scale arrests targeting the political sphere are taking place following a corruption investigation. The Iraqi state news agency, the Iraq News Agency (INA), reported on the 28th (local time) that a total of 47 people were arrested in connection with corruption charges.
Iraq detains politicians, officials in anti-corruption crackdown
BAGHDAD: Iraqi security forces arrested politicians and senior officials early on Sunday (Jun 28) as part of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi, a government spokesperson said.Elite Counter Terrorism Service units raided homes inside Baghdad's heavily
Iraq arrests 47 politicians, officials in sweeping anti-corruption crackdown
Iraqi forces rounded up politicians and officials in overnight Green Zone raids after court-issued warrants. The arrests widen Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's anti-corruption drive and point to more searches ahead.
Iraq arrests 47 officials, including lawmakers, on corruption charges in overnight raid
Iraq arrests 47 officials, including 12 lawmakers, in a sweeping overnight anti-corruption raid inside Baghdad’s Green Zone, shaking the country’s political landscape.
Iraq arrests senior officials in anti-corruption raids
NewsFeedIraqi security forces arrested several politicians, lawmakers and senior officials in dawn raids across Baghdad as part of a sweeping anti-corruption campaign ordered by Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi. Elite Counter Terrorism Service units carried out operations in the Green Zone.Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Article Attribution | Read Mor…
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