Widespread anger in Iraq over large sums deducted from the salaries of employees and retirees
Widespread anger in Iraq over large sums deducted from the salaries of employees and retirees
2026-02-07 00:15
Shafaq News – Baghdad
A number of employees and retirees were surprised, after receiving their monthly salaries, to find large amounts deducted, which sparked a state of discontent and concern in the employment and retirement circles.
Retirees and employees, through Shafaq News Agency, called on the House of Representatives and the relevant regulatory bodies to “open an urgent investigation into the matter, and to host officials in the Retirement Authority and the administrations of government banks, especially Al-Rafidain and Al-Rasheed banks, to reveal the reasons for these deductions and other similar cases, and to guarantee the rights of beneficiaries.”
In this context, an informed source told Shafaq News Agency that one of the reasons for the deduction is due to loans and advances granted to employees and retirees, as some government banks have resorted to deducting amounts equivalent to the installment of two months or more in one payment, instead of regular monthly deductions, which has caused a major imbalance in the value of the salaries received.
The source added that this measure caused financial harm to many families, especially in light of the difficult living conditions, calling on the competent authorities to “reconsider the deduction mechanism, adopt transparency in dealing with beneficiaries, investigate this manipulation, and hold negligent officials accountable.”
Employees and retirees hope that the relevant authorities will take swift steps to address this problem and prevent its recurrence in the future, in order to preserve the financial stability of a broad segment of society.
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