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Measure allows rewarding whistleblowers and complements a campaign that has received more than 26,000 reports and recovered money, properties, and other assets valued at $1.04 billion since June in the Middle Eastern country, according to the government.
The Iraqi government has activated a law allowing financial rewards for individuals who provide information about corruption cases. This measure comes during a campaign that has received over 26,000 reports and recovered money, properties, and other assets valued at approximately $1.04 billion.
The decision was announced following Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit to the Federal Integrity Commission. According to The National, the prime minister ordered that the mechanisms outlined in Iraqi law be put into effective operation.
The initiative also includes strengthening oversight at border crossings and exposing individuals proven to be involved in corruption schemes.
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Whistleblowers can receive a share of the recovered money
The system stipulates that whistleblowers may receive a percentage of the funds recovered by the state when the information provided contributes to the uncovering and proof of irregularities.
According to Kurdistan24, the reward can reach up to 5% of the recovered amount. Therefore, the payment would not be automatic solely for presenting a report but would depend on the results obtained by the authorities.
The Federal Integrity Commission of Iraq had already indicated that individuals responsible for revealing certain crimes related to improper enrichment could be covered by the law rewarding whistleblowers.
The prime minister had promised, in early July, a “substantial” financial reward to informants, emphasizing the importance of reports for protecting public resources.
More than 26,000 reports received by authorities
Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi stated that over 26,000 allegations related to suspected corruption were submitted to the Integrity Commission during the current campaign.
Although some social media posts claim that all reports were made “in the last month”, available information indicates that the number refers to the campaign period, which began at the end of June. Therefore, it is not accurate to restrict the 26,000 reports to just 30 days.
The offensive is known as “Operation Dawn” and began with a major action in the Green Zone in Baghdad, a heavily secured area housing government buildings and diplomatic missions.
According to The New Region, the campaign led to the arrest of authorities and former public officials. Investigations particularly targeted current and former members of the Ministries of Oil and Electricity.
Amount includes money, properties, and other assets
The government estimates that more than 1.359 trillion Iraqi dinars have been recovered during the campaign. This amount corresponds to approximately $1.04 billion.
This figure, however, does not solely represent seized money. The calculation includes financial resources, properties, and other assets identified or recovered by authorities. Therefore, stating that Iraq seized over $1 billion in cash would be inaccurate.
In addition to asset recoveries, dozens of individuals have been arrested, and large amounts of money, gold, and jewelry have been confiscated in various investigations.
The government asserts that the campaign will continue, combining arrests, asset recovery, and preventive measures to reduce opportunities for fraud within public administration.
