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July 14, 2024
Baghdad/Iraq Observer
The theft of the century case, which was revealed in mid-October, raises intense anger in oil-rich Iraq, where corruption is rampant.
Although corruption is widespread in all state institutions in Iraq, the trials taking place in these cases have begun to become active, and if they occur, they target officials, whether junior or senior.
Stealing the century
The day before yesterday, an informed source revealed the completion of the results of the investigations into what he described as “the
theft of the century,” as it was discovered that
billions of dinars were stolen by some employees in the local administration in Diyala Governorate, while he explained that
the results are currently ready, but they cannot be revealed to the public opinion. Public only after obtaining approval from higher authorities in Baghdad. He stated that
there are three main reasons behind the delay in announcing the final results, including the
complications associated with embezzlement and theft operations, and the
efforts made to recover the stolen funds and track down those involved, pointing out that the
general security conditions in Diyala also contributed to the delay in the official announcement.
The source added that the results clearly show the circumstances of the “theft of the century,” and the
identity of those involved in it has been identified, with
details currently being kept secret until the appropriate conditions for public disclosure are in place.
The acting governor of Diyala, Karim Ali Agha, announced in a press conference last April that the stolen amounts amounted to 7 billion and 394 million dinars, noting that the
embezzlement operations began in 2019, and
a number of those involved were arrested after identifying them and issuing arrest warrants against them.
It should be noted that investigations are still ongoing, and
it is expected that the official announcement of the results will be made after the formation of the local government in Diyala or at a specific later date.
anti-Corruption
Yesterday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani made a visit to the headquarters of the Federal Integrity Commission.
While chairing a meeting, Al-Sudani
pointed out that the Integrity Commission represents an essential tool in implementing the government program and the priority of combating corruption,
praising the distinguished efforts of the Commission’s workers,
which have established hope among the general public that there is a real will to combat financial and administrative corruption.
Al-Sudani touched on the issue of the theft of tax deposits, which represents a black point in the state’s history due to the nature and size of the money stolen and under official cover, in collusion with state employees, and
half of this money was smuggled out of the country, stressing
“continuing efforts to recover it.” He stated,
“The work of the Commission is clearly different from the previous stage,
stressing the necessity of continuing the same professional path in work, especially since public opinion was concerned about selectivity in combating corruption and the political nature of opening files, as happened in the Diwani Order Committee 29, which is what happened.”
It no longer exists, as work today is being carried out in accordance with the law and in cooperation with the executive and judicial authorities.”
Fault handling
Al-Sudani stressed
“the necessity of quickly addressing any defect that appears among integrity employees, and refusing any employee to exploit his position, especially if he is charged with oversight and protecting integrity,” stressing that
he “communicates daily with the Integrity Commission and its head for follow-up and directives.”
The Prime Minister directed all officers and commanders to “submit a statement of their financial liabilities.
He also directed all departments to continue setting and updating standards for the use of bribery by surveying the opinions of citizens, and providing a periodic position on the ministries’ procedures on the subject of integrity, and the speed of responding to the subject of information received.”
Reduced bribery
The Ministry of Interior said on Sunday that our forces carried out an important operation that resulted in the killing of terrorists in Diyala Governorate, while noting that
the intelligence agency arrested 34,000 people during the first half of this year.
According to the Ministry of Interior: 7,705 people accused of drug trafficking were arrested, while
it confirmed a decrease in premeditated murder crimes by 13% compared to last year.
It indicated a decrease in bribery by 10% and fraud by 8%.
https://observeriraq.net/هل-بدأت-معركة-زوال-الفاسدين-من-المؤسسا/
July 14, 2024
Baghdad/Iraq Observer
The theft of the century case, which was revealed in mid-October, raises intense anger in oil-rich Iraq, where corruption is rampant.
Although corruption is widespread in all state institutions in Iraq, the trials taking place in these cases have begun to become active, and if they occur, they target officials, whether junior or senior.
Stealing the century
The day before yesterday, an informed source revealed the completion of the results of the investigations into what he described as “the
theft of the century,” as it was discovered that
billions of dinars were stolen by some employees in the local administration in Diyala Governorate, while he explained that
the results are currently ready, but they cannot be revealed to the public opinion. Public only after obtaining approval from higher authorities in Baghdad. He stated that
there are three main reasons behind the delay in announcing the final results, including the
complications associated with embezzlement and theft operations, and the
efforts made to recover the stolen funds and track down those involved, pointing out that the
general security conditions in Diyala also contributed to the delay in the official announcement.
The source added that the results clearly show the circumstances of the “theft of the century,” and the
identity of those involved in it has been identified, with
details currently being kept secret until the appropriate conditions for public disclosure are in place.
The acting governor of Diyala, Karim Ali Agha, announced in a press conference last April that the stolen amounts amounted to 7 billion and 394 million dinars, noting that the
embezzlement operations began in 2019, and
a number of those involved were arrested after identifying them and issuing arrest warrants against them.
It should be noted that investigations are still ongoing, and
it is expected that the official announcement of the results will be made after the formation of the local government in Diyala or at a specific later date.
anti-Corruption
Yesterday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani made a visit to the headquarters of the Federal Integrity Commission.
While chairing a meeting, Al-Sudani
pointed out that the Integrity Commission represents an essential tool in implementing the government program and the priority of combating corruption,
praising the distinguished efforts of the Commission’s workers,
which have established hope among the general public that there is a real will to combat financial and administrative corruption.
Al-Sudani touched on the issue of the theft of tax deposits, which represents a black point in the state’s history due to the nature and size of the money stolen and under official cover, in collusion with state employees, and
half of this money was smuggled out of the country, stressing
“continuing efforts to recover it.” He stated,
“The work of the Commission is clearly different from the previous stage,
stressing the necessity of continuing the same professional path in work, especially since public opinion was concerned about selectivity in combating corruption and the political nature of opening files, as happened in the Diwani Order Committee 29, which is what happened.”
It no longer exists, as work today is being carried out in accordance with the law and in cooperation with the executive and judicial authorities.”
Fault handling
Al-Sudani stressed
“the necessity of quickly addressing any defect that appears among integrity employees, and refusing any employee to exploit his position, especially if he is charged with oversight and protecting integrity,” stressing that
he “communicates daily with the Integrity Commission and its head for follow-up and directives.”
The Prime Minister directed all officers and commanders to “submit a statement of their financial liabilities.
He also directed all departments to continue setting and updating standards for the use of bribery by surveying the opinions of citizens, and providing a periodic position on the ministries’ procedures on the subject of integrity, and the speed of responding to the subject of information received.”
Reduced bribery
The Ministry of Interior said on Sunday that our forces carried out an important operation that resulted in the killing of terrorists in Diyala Governorate, while noting that
the intelligence agency arrested 34,000 people during the first half of this year.
According to the Ministry of Interior: 7,705 people accused of drug trafficking were arrested, while
it confirmed a decrease in premeditated murder crimes by 13% compared to last year.
It indicated a decrease in bribery by 10% and fraud by 8%.
https://observeriraq.net/هل-بدأت-معركة-زوال-الفاسدين-من-المؤسسا/
