Combating corruption in Iraq: Between judicial resolution and fears of “settlements”
Combating corruption in Iraq: Between judicial resolution and fears of “settlements”
7-6-2026
Information/Baghdad…
Political and parliamentary calls continue for activating anti-corruption measures and holding those involved in squandering public funds accountable, amid warnings against adopting settlements that could weaken anti-corruption efforts and affect public trust in oversight and judicial institutions.
Political analyst Qasim al-Tamimi warned against repeating the mechanisms used in dealing with some corruption cases, which involve recovering funds in exchange for releasing the accused. He considered such procedures potentially raising questions about the seriousness of the anti-corruption campaign.
Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma that the government’s campaign to pursue those accused of corruption must end with referring them to the judiciary and holding them accountable according to the law, not merely recovering a portion of the funds and then ending the proceedings against them.
He added that repeating such experiences could be interpreted as leniency towards the corrupt, stressing that combating corruption requires deterrent legal measures that prevent impunity.
Accountability without exception:
Member of Parliament’s Integrity Committee, Ahmed al-Shammari, affirmed that the Parliament is committed to exercising its oversight and legislative role in pursuing corruption cases through the use of constitutional tools, primarily summoning officials, questioning them, and forming investigative committees.
Al-Shammari explained to the Al-Maalomah news agency that the selection of cases is based on their impact on public funds and the national interest, emphasizing that all entities and individuals found responsible will be held accountable without exception or discrimination.
He noted that “Parliament is working in coordination with the judiciary, the Integrity Commission, and relevant oversight bodies to expedite the recovery of stolen funds and hold those involved accountable according to the law.”
He added that “Parliament will support legislation that enhances transparency and closes legal loopholes, thereby preventing the recurrence of corruption cases and strengthening citizens’ trust in state institutions.”
The demand for complete justice:
Observers believe that the success of any anti-corruption campaign is not measured solely by the amount of funds recovered, but also by the state’s ability to hold all those involved accountable, recover stolen funds, and apply the law to everyone. This reinforces the principle of no impunity and strengthens citizens’ trust in the justice system.
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