Iraq: Several Suspects Arrested Over Corruption Cases

A high-ranking Iraqi source reported on Sunday the arrest of several individuals implicated in corruption cases, following confessions made by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Adnan Al-Jumaili.اضافة اعلان

The source told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that "a number of suspects in corruption cases were arrested based on confessions provided by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Adnan Al-Jumaili."

The source pointed out that the arrests included members of Parliament whose immunity had been lifted, as well as officials whose names appeared in those confessions.

The source added: "Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi will not hesitate to pursue corrupt individuals and those involved in misappropriating state funds."