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Iraq Uncovers $40 Million in Cash, Gold, and Assets in Major Political Corruption Case
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
Iraq has uncovered $40 million in cash, gold, and assets linked to corrupt politicians, leading to arrests and investigations targeting 19 individuals, including lawmakers. Two MPs have fled, and the judiciary is lifting immunity to pursue the case amid public outrage over corruption.
- 01Iraq seized $40 million, gold, real estate, cars, and weapons in a major corruption probe.
- 0219 suspects include current and former MPs and businessmen; two MPs fled the country.
- 03Judiciary is lifting parliamentary immunity to enable arrests and property raids.
- 04Over $85 million was confiscated last week, hidden in homes and underground pits.
- 05Legislator Aaliah Nazif arrested with over $15 million in cash and gold found at her home.
- 06Public outrage grows over corruption amid widespread poverty and failing services.
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