Gold discovered in the Adnan Al Jumaili investigation, part of a wider anti-corruption campaign launched by Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi. Photo: Iraq News AgencyInfoAdnan Al Jumaili, Iraq’s deputy oil minister, being held on suspicion of corruptionThe NationalJuly 13, 2026
Iraqi authorities recovered 375kg of gold linked to the investigation into detained deputy oil minister Adnan Al Jumaili on corruption charges.
More than $100 million in cash has been seized, hidden in water bottles, walls and a drainpipe, since Mr Al Jumaili's arrest.
The case is part of a broader anti-corruption campaign launched by Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi after he took office in May.
Some suspects may escape punishment under an amended amnesty law if they return any outstanding funds.
