Baghdad: The Integrity Commission seized nearly 9 billion dinars and seven gold bars in the home of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity for Transportation Affairs. The operation targeted an influential official accused of corruption and illicit enrichment.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Federal Integrity Commission seized large sums of money, gold bars, and quantities of gold in the home of the accused, Khalid Ghazai Attiya, the Deputy Minister of Electricity for Transmission and Distribution Affairs. The operation was conducted under a judicial warrant following intensive surveillance and investigation by a team from the Baghdad Investigation Directorate.

The Commission revealed that the seized funds amounted to 1,175,000,000 dinars and 5,839,000 US dollars, alongside the seven gold bars and ingots. A formal seizure report was prepared and presented, along with the seized items, to the competent investigating judge to initiate the necessary legal measures.