Integrity Commission Dismantles Corruption Network in Nasiriyah
Iraq's Federal Integrity Commission has dismantled a network of 16 employees from the Nasiriyah Municipality Directorate involved in bribery, forgery, and embezzlement.
In a statement issued on 30th July 2025, the Commission revealed that its Dhi Qar Investigation Office formed a special task force after receiving reports of suspected corruption. The team raided the municipality offices and found hundreds of falsified land allocation files for residential plots belonging to the municipality, in violation of official regulations.
The operation led to the arrest of 15 suspects, while one remains at large. Items seized included blank receipts, falsified property deeds, and sale agreements. The accused allegedly forged official documents for personal gain, pressured applicants into selling their receipts, and organised unauthorised sales and allocations of municipal land.
The Commission filed an official report and referred the suspects and evidence to the Nasiriyah court for integrity cases, under Article 307 of the Penal Code.
(Source: Integrity Commission)
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