Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad Green Zone, arrest MPs and senior officials in anti-corruption crackdown
Baghdad's high-security Green Zone saw a significant crackdown as Iraqi forces arrested politicians and officials in a sweeping anti-corruption drive.
Judicial orders led to pre-dawn raids, targeting individuals implicated in financial corruption and potentially linked to smuggling and funding armed factions.
This operation precedes Prime Minister Zaidi's US visit, signaling his commitment to reforms amidst ongoing investigations.
Iraq Arrests Officials in Major Anti-Corruption Sweep
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- Iraqi officials arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid in fortified Green Zone CNN —
- Iraq arrests senior officials in anti-corruption raids Al Jazeera —
- Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid ABC News —
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