Arrest of 168 Suspects: Latest Statistics on Iraq’s Anti-Corruption Efforts

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Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity

Iraq's Federal Commission of Integrity announced on Monday that it had carried out a series of operations during April 2026, resulting in the arrest of dozens of suspects across various governorates, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption and promote integrity.

According to a statistical report issued by the Commission’s directorates and investigation offices, and reviewed by PUKMEDIA, a total of 181 operations were conducted. These included arrests of suspects as well as the seizure of case files and supporting documents.

The report stated that 74 of these operations led to the arrest of 168 individuals, while 107 operations involved the seizure of investigative case files.

It added that the operations were carried out across several governorates, with certain directorates recording a higher number of arrest warrants executed and investigations launched, particularly in cases related to administrative and financial corruption.

The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing individuals involved in corruption cases, enhancing transparency, and enforcing the law in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities.

Iraq remains among the world's most corrupt nations, ranking 136th out of 182 countries on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, with a score of 28 points out of 100 on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Iraq averaged 19.26 Points from 2003 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 28.00 Points in 2025 and a record low of 13.00 Points in 2008. 



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