Baghdad: The director of the Nasiriyah municipality properties and his wife were sentenced to severe imprisonment on charges of illicit enrichment. The Nasiriyah Misdemeanor Court handed down a five-year prison sentence to both individuals for illicit enrichment and illegally inflating their wealth.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the court revealed that the convicted man holds the position of director of the Nasiriyah Municipality’s property department, while his wife is also employed in the same department. The court’s statement further clarified that the sentencing was issued based on the provisions of Article 19/Third of the Integrity and Illicit Enrichment Commission Law No. 30 of 2011. This was in conjunction with Articles 47, 48, and 49 of the Penal Code, which address complicity in such crimes.

The case highlights efforts to address corruption within municipal offices, underscoring the legal framework in place to combat illicit enrichment and ensure accountability in public service.