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Iraq seizes 375kg of gold in sweeping anti-corruption crackdown

Iraq has launched a massive anti-corruption operation resulting in the seizure of 375kg of gold and millions in cash.

By · Published July 16, 2026 at 23:46 UTC · Updated July 17, 2026 at 11:32 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Ahram Online · شفق نيوز · Middle East Monitor · Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP · The New Region · PUKmedia یەکێتیی نیشتمانیی کوردستان · CBS News · Al Jazeera.

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What happened

Iraqi authorities are conducting a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown involving the seizure of 375kg of gold and millions in cash from officials. The effort includes the "Dawn Crackdown" operation, with KRG ministries joining the initiative.

Additionally, the Nineveh Integrity Court has ordered the seizure of mills and commercial properties linked to corruption cases. Coverage from Al Jazeera, CBS News, and the OCCRP emphasizes the scale of the recoveries and the exposure of an "integrated network" tied to a massive oil scandal.

Other outlets, including Middle East Monitor and Al-Ahram Weekly, describe the situation as a purge in the Green Zone and a reflection of the country's systemic corruption. Future developments include the processing of charges against 40 senior figures and ongoing anti-corruption coordination between Erbil and Baghdad, as stated by PM Barzani’s Office.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 49d ago.

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Questions people are asking

How much gold was seized during the crackdown?

According to Al Jazeera, 375kg of gold was seized.

Who is being targeted in the corruption probe?

Sources indicate that charges have been brought against 40 senior figures.

Which specific regions or entities are involved in the operations?

The operations involve the Green Zone, the Nineveh Integrity Court, and KRG ministries coordinating with Baghdad.

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Topics

Iraq KRG Dawn Crackdown Green Zone Nineveh

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