Iraq Suffers Over $2 Trillion in Damages from Corruption Since 2003, Official Says

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Iraq has incurred financial damages exceeding two trillion dollars due to corruption since 2003, as stated by Munir Haddad, legal advisor to Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaydi. Haddad, speaking to Al-Youm television network via Mehr News Agency, emphasized that the current Iraqi government’s anti-corruption efforts are ongoing without any red lines or time constraints.

Haddad described the scale of embezzlement as “beyond reason and logic,” and confirmed that trials for individuals accused of corruption will be conducted publicly. He noted that there is no final figure for the number of arrests, as raids and detentions are continuing daily.

The legal advisor also revealed that key suspects have provided extensive confessions that are guiding security and judicial bodies in apprehending further individuals. He acknowledged that some fugitives attempted to flee the country, including attempts to escape to the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq.

Haddad reported that authorities in the Kurdistan Region have cooperated with federal officials, handing over eight wanted individuals. He concluded by stating that the list of those arrested includes current and former high-ranking officials, as well as members of parliament.