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June 11, 2021
One of the key anti-corruption activities is to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Corruption offenses are often committed by high-level executives at the decision-making level, and the failure to impose appropriate penalties on the perpetrators undermines public confidence in the government, and citizens start feeling that the law is not exercised impartially. Thus, increasing the level of corruption and negatively affects society as a whole.
May 28, 2021
It is no longer a far-fetched idea that Malawi is slowly but steadily nourishing her two twins—fraud and corruption—who are, unfortunately now, quickly making sure that this nation—their mother—is reduced to nothing but shambles, as far as economic prudence is concerned. Now, this is not only lugubrious, but also brings the all of us into […]
May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021 Following remarks from Iraqi President Barham Salih, who admitted on Sunday that Iraq has lost $150 billion since 2003 to corruption, a new international project launched on Monday aims to curb embezzlement and bolster transparency in Iraq’s public sector. The 15 million-euro ($18.3 million) initiative, led by the United Nations Development Program Iraq in partnership with the European Union Mission in Iraq, was designed to support Iraqi institutions and enable Iraqi civil so...
May 24, 2021
Iraq says $150bn stolen oil cash smuggled out since 2003 113 BAGHDAD, May 24, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Iraq’s president said Sunday $150 billion from oil had been smuggled out of the country since Saddam Hussein was ousted in 2003, as he introduced a law to fight endemic corruption. President Barham Saleh presented a draft law to parliament to fight corruption, recover stolen funds and hold perpetrators to account, a statement read. He called “on parliament to adopt this crucial piece of legislat...
May 24, 2021
Published May 24, 2021, 9:22 AM BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) – Iraq’s president said Sunday $150 billion from oil had been smuggled out of the country since Saddam Hussein was ousted in 2003, as he introduced a law to fight endemic corruption. President Barham Saleh presented a draft law to parliament to fight corruption, recover stolen funds and hold perpetrators to account, a statement read. He called “on parliament to adopt this crucial piece of legislation, in order to curb this pervasive prac...
May 24, 2021
Iraq: $150bn stolen oil cash smuggled out since 2003 Iraq: $150bn stolen oil cash smuggled out since 2003 Politics 2 min read 24 May, 2021 Iraqs president said $150 billion from oil had been smuggled out of the country since Saddam Hussein was ousted in 2003, as he introduced a law to fight endemic corruption. Endemic corruption was one of the drivers of protests that shook Iraq (Getty) Iraqs president said Sunday $150 billion from oil had been smuggled out of the country since Sadd...
May 24, 2021
Iraqi president’s anti-corruption bill puts politicians on the spot “Of the close to a trillion dollars made from oil since 2003, an estimated $150 billion of stolen money has been smuggled out of Iraq,” said Barham Saleh. Iraqi analysts see his move as boosting his own political fortunes and that of the prime minister prior to elections while painting politicians and political parties into a tight corner. Monday 24/05/2021 A file picture shows Iraqi President Barham Saleh delivering a ...
May 23, 2021
Iraq President Barham Saleh on Sunday (March 23) said that USD 150 billion from oil had been smuggled out of Iraq since Saddam Hussein was ousted in 2003. President Saleh presented a draft law to parliament to fight corruption He called "on parliament to adopt this crucial piece of legislation, in order to curb this pervasive practice that has plagued our great nation". Transparency International ranks the country 21st from bottom in its Corruption Perceptions Index.
May 23, 2021
$150 billion since 2003 due to embezzlement, President Barham Salih said on Sunday. He called for the formation of an international anti-corruption coalition to help track and return the funds. "One-hundred-and-fifty billion dollars has been smuggled out of the country – especially from the oil sector – due to corrupt deals," Mr Salih said during a press conference in Baghdad. Widespread corruption has crippled Iraq’s efforts to recover from decades of wars and sanctions. The anti-corrupt...