30.06.2026 09:50
During the corruption operation carried out in Iraq, it was reported that $57 million in cash, 27 kilograms of pure gold, and gold-plated underwear were seized from the home of Deputy Hind Al-Abbasi. In the operation, 47 suspects, including deputies and bureaucrats, were detained, and the investigation is said to be continuing and expanding.
A striking claim has emerged as part of the corruption investigation in Iraq. According to the claim, $57 million in cash and 27 kilograms of pure gold were seized during a search of MP Hind El-Abbasi's home. It was also stated that gold underwear was found in the operation.
47 SUSPECTS DETAINED
As part of the investigation, 47 suspects, including parliament members and bureaucrats, have been reported detained. The operation was described as part of a broad review into the misuse of public funds and corruption allegations.
OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION PENDING
While Hind El-Abbasi's parliamentary registration appears on the official website of the Iraqi Parliament, detailed statements from official authorities regarding the alleged search and seized materials have not yet been confirmed.
WHAT HAPPENED?
The recent incident in Iraq involved the broad anti-corruption operation launched by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government. The operations targeted parliament members, high-level bureaucrats, and public officials. Security forces conducted dawn raids in multiple locations, primarily in Baghdad.
At least 7 parliament members and many high-level public officials were among the 47 individuals detained. Millions of dollars in cash, gold, numerous weapons, and ammunition were seized in the corruption investigations. In an operation announced by the Iraqi High Judicial Council, approximately $10 million in cash, 3 billion Iraqi dinars, gold jewelry, numerous long-barreled weapons, and around 40 properties were confiscated in a probe linked to a former deputy oil minister. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stated that there would be no compromise in the fight against corruption, signaling that the operations could extend to new individuals.