Iraqi Judiciary Sentences Former Local Official to Six Years in Prison for Corruption in Dhi Qar

mesoiraq - The Federal Commission of Integrity announced on Monday, August 17, 2026, the issuance of an in-person six-year prison sentence against a former official in the property division of the Nasiriyah Municipality Directorate in Dhi Qar Governorate. The verdict was handed down following his conviction for accepting bribes, forging official documents, and manipulating land allocation and ownership transactions. The Commission confirmed that the ruling resulted from rigorous investigations which led to the seizure of hundreds of forged documents and deeds in collaboration with competent security authorities, underscoring the state's ongoing efforts to hold those involved in corruption accountable.