Baghdad: The Diyala Criminal Court has issued a severe prison sentence against a bailiff and an employee for engaging in bribery.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Judicial Council released a statement confirming that the court imposed a three-year severe prison sentence on both individuals. They were employed in the Baquba Execution Department and were found guilty of accepting money from a citizen in exchange for returning vehicle ownership documents linked to an execution file.

The statement detailed that the sentencing was in accordance with the provisions of Article 307 of the Penal Code, which was amended by Resolution No. 160/1 of 1983, as well as Articles 47, 48, and 49 of the same code. These legal provisions address the criminal acts of bribery and the punishment associated with such offenses.