Headline: Iraq Recovers More Than $1 Billion in Assets as Anti-Corruption Campaign Continues

The Iraqi government has announced the recovery of money, assets and properties worth more than 1.359 trillion Iraqi dinars, equivalent to over $1 billion, as part of its ongoing campaign against financial and administrative corruption.

Government spokesperson Haider Al-Aboudi said the Integrity Commission had received more than 26,000 reports related to corruption cases, stressing that the government remains committed to institutional reforms aimed at closing loopholes that facilitate corrupt practices.

Al-Aboudi said the Iraqi judiciary remains a key pillar in supporting anti-corruption efforts, describing corruption as an entrenched network involving money, administration and influence that drains public funds and hampers development projects.

He also highlighted automation and digital transformation as preventive measures designed to reduce human intervention and limit opportunities for corruption and extortion.

The government launched the nationwide “Dawn Assault” campaign on June 28, in coordination with the Supreme Judicial Council, to pursue those involved in corruption cases and recover public funds. The campaign has included actions against current and former officials, lawmakers and businessmen, as well as individuals linked to cases involving the oil sector