Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Kurdishleader Masoud Barzani commended the Federal and Kurdistan Integrity Commissionsfor their anti-corruption efforts.
According to a statement from Barzani'soffice at theSaladin Resortin Erbil, the leader received a jointdelegation from the Federal Integrity Commission, led by Judge Haider Hanoun,and the Kurdistan Integrity Commission, represented by Judge Ahmed Anwar. “Thediscussion focused on recent actions taken by both commissions to enhancetransparency, combat corruption, and uphold justice.”
In his remarks, Barzani praised theefforts of both commissions and reiterated his support for their initiatives,expressing hope for “continued success in fulfilling their responsibilities.”
Earlier today, Hanoun and Anwar initiateda major anti-corruption campaign in response to the "Theft of theCentury" scandal, involving the embezzlement of about 3.7 trillion Iraqidinars ($2.5 billion).
At a press conference in Erbil, Hanouncriticized the mishandling of the case against Noor Zuhair, noting the improperconsolidation of 114 financial instruments into a single case. He alsohighlighted other issues, including delays in addressing the theft of $18billion in railway assets.
In this context, Hanoun called for aparliamentary investigation into potential corruption protection and suggestedregular replacement of judges to ensure transparency, expressing “a preferencefor imprisonment with honor over concealing the identities of those involved inthe scandal.”