An Iraqi court has ordered the arrest of 4 former government officials for embezzling two and a half billion dollars from the national treasury.
An investigative judge in Baghdad has issued arrest warrants for four former government officials.
Among these officials are the relatives of former finance minister and former prime minister Mustafa al-Khadumi who are now living abroad.
Between September 2021 and August 2022, 5 companies cashed 247 checks worth two and a half billion dollars, this amount was cashed.
This money was cashed from the accounts of the companies by their owners and escaped.
The four former officers are accused of embezzling money from the tax authorities.
This case is being described as the biggest robbery of the century in the country.
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