Iraqi PM Orders Special Account for Recovered Corruption Funds as Crackdown Expands

Peregraf- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has directed the Ministry of Finance to establish a dedicated account to receive funds recovered from individuals involved in corruption and illicit enrichment, as the government's anti-corruption crackdown continues to expand.

Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi announced Monday that the prime minister had ordered the creation of the account as part of broader efforts to protect public funds and strengthen state institutions.

"The government is continuing its constitutional obligations to protect public funds and enable the state to perform its duties," al-Aboudi said.

He added that the government is pursuing a comprehensive strategy focused on institutional reform and combating corruption.

According to al-Aboudi, the anti-corruption campaign launched on June 28 has so far resulted in the arrest of 21 suspects, while security forces continue pursuing additional individuals.

"The confessions provided by the suspects are leading to other networks in terms of both names and funds," he said, adding that the current anti-corruption campaign differs from previous efforts and will continue regardless of political influence.

Al-Aboudi stressed that the government's anti-corruption crackdown "will not stop."

He also announced that the end of September will serve as the final deadline for armed groups to surrender their weapons, coinciding with the planned withdrawal of the International Coalition from Iraq.