Integrity Commission Emphasizes Protection of State Funds and Announces Move Toward International Partnerships for Asset Recovery

The Federal Integrity Commission affirmed that combating corruption tops the government program's priorities, with full backing from the legislative and judicial branches. During a meeting with the Finnish Ambassador, the Commission's head emphasized continuous efforts to pursue perpetrators of corruption crimes and recover looted funds, pointing out that the law applies to everyone without targeting positions, but rather aiming to protect public money. He explained that confronting the scourge of corruption requires active international cooperation to overcome legal obstacles hindering asset recovery efforts, asserting the Commission's dedication to creating a safe, extortion-free investment environment to support reconstruction. For his part, the Finnish Ambassador praised the clear seriousness Baghdad has shown in this file, expressing his country's readiness to sign bilateral memorandums of understanding to exchange expertise and train regulatory staff.