Iraqi court sentences two parliament members to seven years for corruption
Iraq's judiciary has sentenced MPs Alia Nassif and Ashwaq Salem to seven years in prison for illicit enrichment.
Key Takeaways
AIAn Iraqi court has sentenced parliament members Alia Nassif and Ashwaq Salem to seven years in prison after convicting them on charges related to illicit enrichment.
The Iraqi Integrity Commission stated that both lawmakers have also been ordered to return the illicit gains they acquired during their time in parliament.
These rulings are part of a broader anti-corruption campaign recently launched by the Iraqi government, targeting both current and former officials across state institutions.