Iraqi News Agency

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi stated that the arrest of 47 politicians and officials, including lawmakers, is the first step in a broader anti-corruption campaign. The government aims to recover public funds and maintain state control over power and weapons, following confessions from former oil ministry undersecretary Adnan al-Jumaili.

Dozens of Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, were arrested on corruption charges in Baghdad following an overnight raid. The arrests, based on a statement from former Deputy Minister of Oil Adnan al-Jumaili, involved 47 individuals, including 15 named officials from various political groups.

Iraq arrested 47 officials in an anti-corruption crackdown led by new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. The suspects include MPs and oil ministry officials, with the operation conducted by Iraq's Commission of Integrity and security services raiding Baghdad's Green Zone.

Several Iraqi political officials were arrested early Sunday on corruption charges, Iraq’s state-run Iraqi News Agency reported. The arrests included lawmakers and occurred during an overnight raid.