Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi stated on Saturday that no one has immunity in corruption cases, describing the Interior Ministry as "the government's hand in the fight against corruption."
According to a written statement from the Prime Minister's Office, Zeydi met with deputy ministers and security commanders during a visit to the Interior Ministry headquarters.
In his speech there, Zeydi said the government would not stop pursuing corrupt individuals to reclaim citizens' rights. "The Interior Ministry is the government's hand in the fight against corruption," Zeydi said, stressing that "no corrupt person will be given any concessions, regardless of their affiliation."
The Prime Minister reiterated his instructions to the Anti-Corruption Agency, the Financial Audit Bureau, and security forces to pursue the anti-corruption file, stating that this has become "a public demand."
Zeydi also thanked the various political and social segments in the country for their support of the government's anti-corruption campaign. Noting that he particularly appreciated the stance of Shiite National Movement leader Muqtada al-Sadr, Zeydi also highlighted the support of parliament, the Supreme Judicial Council, political forces, and tribal leaders for the campaign.
Meanwhile, Iraqi authorities announced a few days ago that dozens of suspects, including lawmakers and senior officials whose immunities were lifted, had been detained as part of large-scale financial and administrative corruption investigations.
These developments are based on confessions regarding former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jumaili, who was dismissed on June 2, 2026, on suspicion of wasting public funds and making illegal contracts.
