Iraq: Tanks and Shooting in Baghdad Government District · Global Voices
In the highly secured government district of Baghdad, there were several arrests during the night.
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In the highly secured government district of Baghdad, there were several arrests during the night. Some spoke of up to 15 arrests, including high-ranking politicians and officials. Investigators have reportedly seized funds worth the equivalent of 75 million euros, as well as dozens of properties, cars and gold jewelry.
Furthermore, Several members were also arrested. The state agency INA reported that these were arrests on allegations of corruption following confessions by former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jamaili. Al-Jamaili and a former governor have already been arrested.
In addition, Al-Saidi took office six weeks ago. In addition to the fight against corruption, according to some observers, it could also be an attempt by the new head of government to crack down on political opponents early in his term.
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In the highly secured government district of Baghdad, there were several arrests during the night.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesSome spoke of up to 15 arrests, including high-ranking politicians and officials.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesInvestigators have reportedly seized funds worth the equivalent of 75 million euros, as well as dozens of properties, cars and gold jewelry.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesSeveral members were also arrested.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe state agency INA reported that these were arrests on allegations of corruption following confessions by former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jamaili.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesAl-Jamaili and a former governor have already been arrested.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesAl-Saidi took office six weeks ago.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesIn addition to the fight against corruption, according to some observers, it could also be an attempt by the new head of government to crack down on political opponents early in his term.
reliability moderate2/3 sources
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