Middle EastPublished: 28 June 2026 at 14:36
Iraqi Security Forces Detain High-Ranking Officials on Corruption Charges in Baghdad
Raids were carried out in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, leading to the detention of several officials, including parliament members, on suspicion of corruption.
On Sunday, Iraqi security forces conducted raids in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses government buildings and embassies. During the operation, several officials were detained, among them members of parliament.
The detained individuals are suspected of corruption. This marks one of the largest anti-corruption operations in recent times targeting high-ranking government figures. The exact number of detainees and their identities have not been disclosed so far.
