Iraq recovers 1.35T dinars in anti-corruption drive

An aerial view of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — The Iraqi federal government has successfully recovered public funds, financial assets, and real estate valued at over 1.359 trillion IQD (approximately $1.04 billion) during its anti-corruption campaign, “Sawlat al-Fajr” (Dawn Assault), government spokesperson Haider Al-Aboudi announced on Saturday, August 29, 2026. In a statement delivered to Al Iraqiya News and reported by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Aboudi revealed that the Federal Commission of Integrity has received more than 26,000 formal corruption reports, reflecting heightened institutional activity and public reporting. Key Operational Milestones & Asset Recovery Figures Total Asset Value Recovered: Surpassed 1.359 trillion IQD in seized liquid funds, frozen financial instruments, and confiscated real estate properties. Integrity Commission Reports: Over 26,000 tips and corruption filings registered with the Federal Commission of Integrity during the ongoing enforcement phase. Whistleblower Financial Incentives: In accordance with the Informants Law (قانون مكافأة المخبرين), individuals who submit verified information leading directly to the recovery of stolen public funds are entitled to financial rewards of up to 5% of the total recovered sum. Al-Aboudi outlined that the government’s anti-corruption strategy balances punitive judicial enforcement with systemic preventive reforms: Judicial Safeguards: Emphasized that the Iraqi judiciary stands as the core guarantor supporting the legitimacy, evidence verification, and success of anti-corruption actions. Direct Prime Ministerial Oversight: Highlighted the Prime Minister’s recent field visit to the Commission of Integrity, confirming direct executive backing for specialized investigative judges and investigators. Preemptive Contract Auditing: Instituting mandatory advance audits on high-value public procurement contracts to identify irregularities before fund disbursements take place. Digital Transformation and Automation: Accelerating the digitization of state transactions and public registries to minimize arbitrary human interference, extortion, and bribery opportunities across ministries. Al-Aboudi characterized systemic corruption as a deeply entrenched web linking financial schemes, administrative loopholes, and political influence that drains public wealth and stalls infrastructure projects. He reiterated that there will be no halt or political compromise in the government’s anti-corruption drive, noting that institutional transparency, automated governance, and aggressive asset recovery remain long-term priorities.