Iraqi Authorities Seize 13 Billion Dinars, 40 Gold Bars in Expanding Former Oil Official Corruption Probe

Peregraf — Iraqi judicial authorities said on Wednesday they seized 13 billion Iraqi dinars, $400,000 in cash, 40 one-kilogram gold bars, and 5 kilograms of gold jewelry as part of the expanding corruption investigation involving detained former Oil Ministry Undersecretary for Refining Affairs Adnan al-Jumaili.

According to the judiciary’s media office, the First Judge of the Second Karkh Investigation Court, which specializes in integrity and money laundering cases, said investigators discovered the assets hidden in several locations in Salah al-Din province.

The judge said investigations into al-Jumaili remain ongoing as authorities continue to trace the proceeds of the alleged crimes and identify other individuals involved.

Separately, the court announced it had recovered 1,143,847,719 Iraqi dinars on Wednesday in connection with a financial fraud case involving companies accused of illegally transferring funds outside Iraq. The judge said legal proceedings are continuing against additional companies that allegedly used unlawful methods to obtain illicit profits at the expense of public funds.

With the latest seizures, Iraqi authorities have now recovered approximately 248 billion Iraqi dinars, $24.6 million, and 424 kilograms of gold, while also confiscating numerous commercial properties, flour mills, transport trucks, vehicles, and other assets linked to the investigation.

The corruption probe centered on al-Jumaili has expanded to include numerous members of parliament and senior government officials. Since operations began on June 28, authorities have arrested dozens of lawmakers and senior officials, with judicial authorities saying further arrests and legal measures are expected as the investigation continues.