Iraqi authorities seize 27 billion dinars in major oil ministry corruption case
Iraq’s anti-corruption court has seized an additional 27 billion dinars in the case against suspended Oil Ministry official Adnan Al-Jumaili.
Key Takeaways
AIJudge Diaa Jaafar of Iraq’s Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court announced on Sunday the seizure of a further 27 billion Iraqi dinars in the case involving Adnan Al-Jumaili, the detained Deputy Minister of Oil for Refining Affairs, and other implicated parties.
In a press statement, Judge Jaafar said that thorough tracking of financial proceeds from waste in projects overseen by the accused and his associates led to the discovery of this significant sum.
He added that the seized funds were hidden with several individuals, noting that investigations are ongoing to identify all those involved in the case.
Escalating asset recovery efforts
Meanwhile, Iraqi authorities continue to investigate the case of suspended Deputy Oil Minister Adnan Al-Jumaili. In recent months, hundreds of billions of dinars have been recovered or seized, along with large amounts of US dollars, quantities of gold bars and jewelry, as well as palaces, farms, and houses across various parts of the country.