Billions evaporated.. What is the truth about closing the theft of the century file in Diyala?

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[size=52]Billions evaporated.. What is the truth about closing the theft of the century file in Diyala?[/size]

[size=45]After the “theft of the century” file in Diyala Governorate raised many questions about the amounts that “evaporated” or “disappeared” from compensation amounts for victims of terrorism, many questions were raised about the results of the investigations and the fate of the file.[/size]
[size=45]Deciphering the hieroglyphs[/size]
[size=45]Yesterday, Monday (May 6, 2024), an informed source denied allegations of closing the theft of the century file in Diyala Governorate, while confirming that integrity continues to be “decoded.”[/size]
[size=45]The source said in a press statement followed by Al-Mada that “the special investigation committees of integrity are still continuing to uncover (the hieroglyphs) of the theft of the century in Diyala,” denying “what was reported about closing the file.”[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out that “investigations are being conducted out of the limelight to ensure the confidentiality of the information and to give more time for the specialized team to find out the fate of the disappeared funds, which amount to several billion dinars.”[/size]
[size=45]The source, who preferred to remain anonymous, confirmed that “more than one extensive report has been submitted about the circumstances of the theft of the century, in which some employees of the Accounts Department in the Diyala Governorate Office were involved, and which was revealed weeks ago and caused an uproar in the media,” pointing out that “there is interest in... The highest levels of the central government in order to uncover the identity of the mastermind of the theft of the century and what is the fate of the money.”[/size]
[size=45]He explained that “the news that spoke about the release of some of the accused is inaccurate,” stressing that “the investigations have moved to other files that will be revealed at the appropriate time.”[/size]
[size=45]Investigation stages[/size]
[size=45]On (April 9, 2024), Representative Mudar Al-Karawi revealed the start of the second phase of investigations into the theft of the century in Diyala Governorate.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Karawi said in a statement to the “Baghdad Today” news agency, “The embezzlement of billions of dinars of compensation funds in Diyala has revealed accumulated and systematic corruption taking place in one of the most important departments of the governorate’s office, in which employees are involved,” pointing out that “the second phase of the investigation operations is being conducted by Central and sub-committees in Baquba, with the support of Baghdad, have actually begun in order to accelerate the pace of investigation and uncover more violations.”[/size]
[size=45]He added, “Five files will be submitted to investigate the theft of the century in Diyala through approved committees in order to ensure that other funds are not exposed to embezzlement operations that include funds and rights of other groups,” stressing that “the investigations will not be limited to a specific year, but rather it is a comprehensive audit trail in order to ensure From the extent of the violations.”[/size]
[size=45]Sudanese pledges[/size]
[size=45]Al-Karawi pointed out that “Al-Sudani pledged that the investigation would be transparent and comprehensive and that he would seek to recover all the money that had been embezzled and track down all those involved wherever they went,” noting that “a travel ban was imposed on some of those whose convictions were actually confirmed and there is continuous security follow-up over time,” praising “the role of integrity.” And the government oversight teams in their direct interaction with the theft of the century in Diyala and succeeded in revealing the facts in the first hours and arresting some of those involved.”[/size]
[size=45]On (March 4, 2024), the Iraqi judiciary issued arrest warrants against four senior officials in the previous government, on charges of “facilitating the seizure” of $2.5 billion in public funds in one of the largest financial corruption scandals in the country.[/size]
[size=45]The so-called “theft of the century,” which was recently revealed, sparked popular anger and intense discontent in Iraq, and former officials and prominent businessmen were also implicated.[/size]
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