Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council has announced the seizure of billions of dinars, hundreds of thousands of dollars, and 45 kilograms of gold as part of its ongoing investigation into former Deputy Oil Minister Adnan al-Jumaili, while confirming that efforts to recover public funds and identify additional suspects are continuing.

Billions of Dinars and Gold Recovered

The Supreme Judicial Council said investigators have confiscated 13 billion Iraqi dinars, $400,000 in cash, and 45 kilograms of gold, including 40 one-kilogram gold bars and five kilograms of jewelry, in the corruption case involving Adnan al-Jumaili, the former Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs.

According to the council, the assets were found concealed at multiple locations in Saladin Governorate during operations aimed at recovering funds believed to have been obtained illegally.

Additional Funds Returned to the State

Diaa Jaafar, Chief Judge of the Second Karkh Integrity Investigation Court, said authorities also recovered an additional 1.143 billion Iraqi dinars for the state treasury on July 22.

He said the recovery came during investigations into companies accused of using illegal financial channels to transfer money abroad.

Investigations Continue

The Judicial Council said legal action will continue against companies and individuals accused of causing financial losses to the state through unlawful activities.

It added that investigators are still working to identify all those involved in the case and locate additional assets and funds linked to corruption and financial crimes.