Iraq Detects Manipulation in Government Contracts Funding Armed Groups

Iraqi authorities announced on Wednesday the detection of "manipulation" in government contracts benefiting the financing of an "armed group outside the law."

According to the Iraqi News Agency (Waq), a well-informed source revealed that the Integrity Commission is auditing transport and airport contracts, uncovering manipulation suspected to be linked to the financing of armed groups.

The source stated that "the Integrity Commission is auditing the Ministry of Transport and airports' contracts," noting that it "revealed manipulation suspected to be linked to the financing of armed groups outside the law."

He added: "Manipulation was detected in the Ministry of Transport and airports' contracts for the benefit of the economies of armed groups outside the law."