The Iraqi government has recovered approximately 19 billion Iraqi dinars ($14.5 million) linked to a financial corruption case involving the state-owned Iraqi Airways, as part of the country’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
Authorities said the funds were recovered following an investigation into the alleged manipulation of the airline’s financial deposit statements and banking records. The case was handled by Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, with officials confirming that the recovered money has been placed into a designated government account.
Part of wider anti-corruption crackdown
The recovery forms part of Operation Dawn, a nationwide anti-corruption initiative launched by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. The campaign has targeted senior government officials and public institutions, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of assets, including cash, gold, luxury vehicles and property.
Earlier in the investigation, Iraq’s Federal Commission of Integrity arrested the former director of Iraqi Airways over allegations involving the embezzlement of more than 115 billion Iraqi dinars (around $88 million). Following the investigation, the Iraqi government ordered a restructuring of the airline’s finance, legal and oversight departments.
Aviation sector under scrutiny
The case draws renewed attention to governance in Iraq’s aviation sector as authorities seek to strengthen financial oversight of state-owned enterprises.
Officials say recovered public funds will be safeguarded while investigations continue into additional corruption allegations linked to Iraqi Airways and other government bodies.
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