Baghdad — Iraq’s Interior Ministry has dismissed 38 officers and 180 personnel over corruption-related offenses. The Iraq corruption crackdown also led to the discharge of 3,245 personnel for abandoning their duties.
Interior Ministry spokesperson Miqdad Miri announced the figures in an official statement. He said authorities permanently removed the 38 officers after finding evidence of bribery and financial misconduct. The ministry said the officers faced clear evidence linking them to corruption.
The ministry also dismissed 180 enlisted personnel after courts issued final convictions in corruption cases. Those decisions followed judicial proceedings against personnel accused of financial and administrative wrongdoing. The dismissals therefore followed completed court rulings in those cases.
Separately, authorities discharged 3,245 service members for desertion. The ministry treated those cases as violations of military and institutional discipline. The personnel faced dismissal for leaving their assigned duties rather than for corruption offenses.
The Interior Ministry carried out the dismissals during the first 100 days of the current government. Officials presented the measures as part of efforts to strengthen discipline within the security sector. The action also reflects wider government efforts to address misconduct inside state institutions.
The Iraq corruption crackdown forms part of a broader nationwide campaign known as “Operation Dawn.” The government launched the campaign to target corruption and alleged financial abuses involving public officials and other influential figures.
Security and judicial authorities have expanded operations under the campaign since late June. Between late June and August, authorities reportedly arrested at least 210 lawmakers, public servants, and business executives. The arrests represent one of the government’s largest recent efforts against alleged corruption.
The latest Interior Ministry figures cover several different types of misconduct. Officials therefore distinguish corruption cases from disciplinary violations such as desertion. This distinction remains important when assessing the overall number of personnel removed from service.
The permanent dismissal of the 38 officers followed evidence of direct involvement in bribery and financial misconduct. Meanwhile, the 180 personnel faced dismissal after courts finalized their corruption convictions. The ministry’s actions therefore combined administrative decisions with judicial outcomes.
Authorities also want the measures to reinforce accountability across the security services. Stronger internal discipline could help prevent misconduct and improve institutional oversight. However, future results will depend on continued investigations and consistent enforcement of the law.
The Iraq corruption crackdown is expected to remain a major focus of the government’s anti-corruption agenda. Further investigations could lead to additional disciplinary or judicial measures. Officials have indicated that the campaign will continue targeting corruption across government institutions.
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