Iraqi authorities have confiscated 375 kilograms of gold and assets worth millions of dollars as part of a nationwide anti-corruption campaign, the Supreme Judicial Council announced on Monday.
The seizure included 358 kilograms of gold recovered in coordination with the Kurdistan Region, along with an additional 17 kilograms linked to a separate investigation.
The recovery is part of Operation Dawn, an anti-corruption campaign launched in late June in cooperation with Iraq’s Federal Commission of Integrity. The operation has targeted officials and individuals accused of misusing public funds and illegally acquiring state assets.
Authorities said the gold was seized during an investigation involving Adnan Al-Jumaili, Iraq’s deputy oil minister for refining affairs, who is facing corruption-related allegations.
The Supreme Judicial Council also announced the confiscation of nine commercial properties and three flour mills in Nineveh province, with a combined value of around 69 billion Iraqi dinars ($53 million). Seven transport trucks were also seized as part of the investigation.
The assets linked to Al-Jumaili’s case now include billions of Iraqi dinars, millions of dollars, real estate, vehicles, and gold jewelry, according to judicial authorities.
Al-Jumaili’s arrest represents one of the first major corruption cases under the administration of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi.
The latest measures come as Iraq continues efforts to address long-standing corruption concerns. The country ranked among the lowest performers in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, highlighting ongoing challenges in public-sector accountability.
