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Iraq Confiscates $85 Million, Arrests Lawmaker Nassif

7/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Iraqi authorities seized more than 20 billion dinars and gold caches from lawmaker Alia Nassif’s home in a pre-dawn raid.
Alia Nassif and her son were arrested in Baghdad’s Green Zone during a nationwide anti-corruption operation authorized by Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi, who took office in May.
Elite Counter Terrorism Service units recovered assets worth $85 million, including cash, foreign currency and gold, according to state media.

History

Historical Context

Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi’s latest anti-corruption raid follows the framework set when the Commission on Integrity was created on 31 January 2004 and enshrined in the 2005 constitution. The commission’s early challenges, such as Commissioner Radhi Hamza al-Radhi’s resignation under pressure in September 2007, highlighted the political resistance that the new raid now confronts.

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Story summary

Iraqi authorities seized more than 20 billion dinars and gold caches from lawmaker Alia Nassif’s home in a pre-dawn raid.
Alia Nassif and her son were arrested in Baghdad’s Green Zone during a nationwide anti-corruption operation authorized by Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi, who took office in May.
Elite Counter Terrorism Service units recovered assets worth $85 million, including cash, foreign currency and gold, according to state media.

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