U.N. says to help Iraq tackle rampant corruption
11th August 2016
U.N. says to help Iraq tackle rampant corruption
A United Nations agency said on Thursday it would help Iraq to tackle endemic graft that is eroding its economy and institutions as Baghdad struggles to defeat Islamic State militants. The U.N. Development Program will recruit international investigators to mentor and train Iraqi government auditors tasked with corruption investigations, it… Read More
Iraqi court closes corruption case against Speaker
9th August 2016
Iraqi court closes corruption case against Speaker
An Iraqi court closed a corruption case brought against Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri by Defence Minister Khaled al-Obeidi, citing lack of evidence, a judiciary spokesman said on Tuesday. In parliament last week, Obeidi accused Jabouri and five other MPs of lobbying for businesses seeking contracts to sell overpriced planes, vehicles… Read More
Iraqi Prime Minister bans travel for MPs accused of defense corruption
2nd August 2016
Iraqi Prime Minister bans travel for MPs accused of defense corruption
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Tuesday said six lawmakers accused of corruption in the defense sector would not be allowed to travel abroad until a parliamentary committee had completed an investigation. Defence Minister Khaled al-Obeidi on Monday accused Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri and five other MPs of lobbying for… Read More
Iraqi PM orders probe into corruption allegations over weapons deals
1st August 2016
Iraqi PM orders probe into corruption allegations over weapons deals
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered an investigation on Monday into allegations of corruption in weapons deals that risk re-igniting a political crisis ahead of planned military moves to retake Mosul from Islamic State. Infighting over anti-corruption measures, which stalled government activity for several months and sparked clashes between protesters… Read More
Baghdad anti-corruption rally draws thousands
15th July 2016
Baghdad anti-corruption rally draws thousands
Moqtada al-Sadr's address called for the firing of corrupt Iraqi government officials. Read More
How ISIS is earning £14 MILLION a month playing the stock markets: Terrorists are running sophisticated currency exchange scam using looted cash
3rd March 2016
How ISIS is earning £14 MILLION a month playing the stock markets: Terrorists are running sophisticated currency exchange scam using looted cash
Islamic State terrorists are earning up to £14 million a month by funneling cash looted from Iraqi banks into legitimate currency speculation. Read More
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