Iraq Intensifies Anti-Graft Drive with Dozens of High-Profile Arrests, Asset Seizures
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Iraq’s government, led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, conducted a major anti-corruption sweep detaining 47 officials and seizing millions in cash and assets, highlighted by the arrest and home raid of Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij amid U.S. sanctions allegations; watchdogs warn the campaign must target entrenched political factions and high-budget ministries to have lasting effect, while Iraq’s global corruption ranking remains low.
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