Parliamentary Integrity Committee announces recovery of more than one trillion dinars in corruption funds

9-8-2026 Information/Special… Member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Talib al-Baydani, announced on Tuesday the recovery of more than one trillion dinars in the recent period, stressing that there will be no settlements with those involved in stealing public funds. Al-Baydani told the Information Agency, 'There will be no settlement with those who stole the money of the Iraqi people. The government is continuing its fight against corruption, and settlements may occur before judicial rulings are issued, provided that all stolen funds are recovered.' He added that 'the recent anti-corruption campaign has contributed to the recovery of approximately 1.429 trillion dinars, as part of the measures taken to pursue those involved in corruption cases and recover public funds.' He pointed out that 'the government has launched a number of campaigns and measures in the past period to pursue corrupt individuals and arrest those involved in cases of stealing public funds,' explaining that 'these measures have contributed to the recovery of sums and funds that were in the possession of the accused.' Al-Baydani stressed that 'combating corruption and recovering stolen funds is ongoing and represents a fundamental step in protecting public money and strengthening citizens' trust in state institutions,' calling for 'continued pursuit of those involved and their referral to the judiciary in accordance with the law.' almaalomah.me