Iraqi and American currency worth $20 million was seized in the latest corruption raids. Photo: Iraq News AgencyInfoDozens of officials and politicians have been arrested in PM's anti-corruption drive
$20 million was found stuffed inside plastic water bottles at the home of Iraq's deputy oil minister for refining affairs in Tikrit.
Total assets seized in the case now stand at 127 billion Iraqi dinars, $24 million in cash, plus properties, vehicles and gold jewellery.
The investigation centres on alleged kickbacks and embezzlement linked to refinery projects, with several ministry employees arrested and others under investigation.
47 legislators and officials were arrested as part of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi, who took office in May.
