The Iraqi judiciary has issued a prison sentence and a financial penalty against Jamal al-Karbouli after convicting him under Article 453 of the Penal Code in a case involving the misappropriation of funds from a Saudi-funded humanitarian grant intended for a hospital project in Baghdad.

Prison Sentence Issued Under Article 453

According to the judicial ruling, Jamal al-Karbouli was convicted under Article 453 of the Iraqi Penal Code and sentenced to one year in prison.

However, the court ordered a suspension of the prison term due to his advanced age, while still upholding the conviction.

$4.5 Million Ordered Returned to Iraqi Red Crescent

In addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered al-Karbouli to pay $4,500,000 to the Iraqi Red Crescent Society.

The ruling stated that the amount represents funds unlawfully seized from a Saudi grant during his previous role in the organization.

Misuse of Saudi Grant for Hospital Project

The case is linked to a Saudi-funded financial grant that was originally allocated to build a new hospital in Baghdad to serve Iraqi citizens.

According to the findings, the funds were intended exclusively for humanitarian infrastructure but were diverted during al-Karbouli’s tenure in leadership positions at the Iraqi Red Crescent Society, where he served as both president and deputy president.

Investigation and Anti-Corruption Context

The ruling was issued by the Al-Karkh Court in Baghdad following extensive investigations conducted by national oversight and integrity bodies.

Authorities carried out detailed financial audits and asset-tracing procedures as part of broader anti-corruption efforts targeting financial mismanagement within state and humanitarian institutions.

The case forms part of ongoing judicial and legislative measures aimed at recovering misused public and humanitarian funds and redirecting them toward public service and healthcare projects.