Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council has announced the recovery of 375 kilograms of gold linked to the ongoing corruption investigation of Adnan Al Jumaili, the former Deputy Minister of Oil for Refining Affairs.
The seizure represents a significant escalation in the asset recovery efforts tied to Al Jumaili's arrest last month, revealing the substantial volume of precious metals involved in the alleged illicit activities.
The discovery of such a large quantity of gold highlights the severity of the financial irregularities under scrutiny.
While previous reports indicated the seizure of smaller amounts of bullion alongside cash and local currency, this latest recovery dwarfs earlier findings.
The judicial council's announcement signals that authorities are uncovering deeper layers of hidden wealth connected to high-ranking figures within the energy sector.
This development is part of a broader wave of anti-corruption operations in Baghdad.