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Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq’s anti-corruption authorities have blocked an attempt
to siphon 1.5 trillion Iraqi dinars ($1.15 billion) from two state-owned banks,
Rafidain and Rasheed, the Federal Commission of Integrity reported on Thursday.
Described as one of the largest financial fraud schemes
uncovered in recent months, the operation involved a three-member network
accused of attempting to cash seven forged cheques, along with a sales contract
valued at 612 billion dinars (about $470 million).
Authorities have detained the suspects.
Iraq has recovered nearly one trillion dinars (about $770
million) in public funds over the past year through judicial action targeting
dozens of senior officials, including ministers.