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Iraq Arrests Senior Politicians in Major Anti-Corruption Sweep in Baghdad

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First reported by Ynet · 7 hours ago

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Iraqi security forces arrested senior politicians and businessmen in Baghdad's Green Zone overnight in a major anti-corruption operation. The crackdown follows the seizure of over $85 million hidden in northern Iraq linked to a corruption scandal. Several parliament members, including Sunni leader Muthanna al-Samarrai, were detained as investigations proceed.

01Iraq arrested senior politicians and businessmen overnight in Baghdad's Green Zone for corruption.
02Muthanna al-Samarrai, Sunni leader and Al-Azim party head, was among those detained.
03Arrest warrants were issued by an anti-corruption court judge targeting multiple parliament members.
04Over $85 million was seized last week in Salah al-Din province linked to corruption.
05Cash was hidden in homes and buried underground, totaling 98 billion dinars and $11 million.
06The judiciary is intensifying efforts to recover illicit funds and prosecute corrupt officials.

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