Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council on Tuesday denied reports claiming that 65 visits were recorded for detained former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan Al-Jumaili, calling the information inaccurate and not based on any official source.
The denial comes as authorities announced new developments in the corruption case, including the seizure of large sums of money and additional arrests.
Judiciary Rejects Claims of 65 Visits
In an official statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Supreme Judicial Council said that reports alleging it had monitored “65 visits” to Al-Jumaili by officials, ministers, lawmakers, militia leaders, and business figures were “incorrect and unrelated to the judiciary.”
The council emphasized that its only official source of information is its media center, urging reliance on verified statements rather than unconfirmed reports circulating in media outlets.
Seizure of Large Financial Assets
In a separate statement, the judiciary announced the seizure of more than 67 billion Iraqi dinars and 1 million US dollars as part of ongoing investigations into the case.
Authorities said that the funds were discovered in multiple locations:
– Hidden inside private residences
– Buried underground at a depth of four meters
– Recovered using specialized excavation equipment
With these latest findings, the total amount of seized funds in the case has exceeded:
– 98 billion Iraqi dinars
– 11 million US dollars
Arrest Linked to the Case
The investigation also led to the arrest of former Salahuddin governor and current health director Raed Al-Jubouri, based on confessions made by Al-Jumaili during interrogation.
Officials indicated that the case continues to expand, with more individuals potentially implicated as investigations progress.
Ongoing Anti-Corruption Efforts
The judiciary confirmed that investigations are ongoing to track financial proceeds linked to “mismanagement and waste in projects” connected to the accused and other parties involved.
These actions reflect broader Iraqi efforts to combat corruption and recover public funds.
Key Developments
– Judiciary denies claims of 65 visits to Al-Jumaili
– Seizure of over 67 billion dinars and 1 million dollars
– Total recovered funds exceed 98 billion dinars and 11 million dollars
– Arrest of a senior official linked to the case
– Continued investigations into corruption networks
Conclusion
The Al-Jumaili case continues to reveal significant financial irregularities, with authorities uncovering large sums of money and expanding the scope of investigations. At the same time, the judiciary has moved to counter misinformation, emphasizing the importance of relying on official sources.
