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Iraq issues arrest warrant for former Labor Minister over corruption
An Iraqi court has issued an arrest and search warrant for Ahmed Jassim Saber al-Asadi, the former Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, on charges of illicit enrichment. The investigation, led by the Central Corruption Combatting Criminal Court, alleges that al-Asadi failed to prove the legal origins of his wealth.
In a related development, the judiciary has requested the Iraqi Parliament to lift the immunity of Member of Parliament Nazim Mohammed Duvayic al-Asadi. The request is based on allegations that the MP conspired with the former minister to establish a shell company, 'et-Tedamul General Trading, Information Technology and General Contracting Limited,' specifically to secure lucrative ministry contracts.
Court documents state that the company signed two contracts with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs on January 15 and November 19, 2025. Additionally, the company reportedly operated a recruitment bureau that facilitated the irregular entry of large numbers of foreign workers into Iraq in violation of regulations.
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Ahmed Jassim Saber al-Asadi · Federal Integrity Commission · Iraq · Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs · Nazim Mohammed Duvayic al-Asadi · Nazim Mohammed Duwaij al-Asadi · et-Tedamul General Trading, Information Technology and General Contracting Ltd
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Issued an arrest and search warrant for former Labor and Social Affairs Minister Ahmed Jassim Saber al-Asadi. www.turkgun.com · okaznews.net · www.elbalad.news · www.karar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Requested the removal of parliamentary immunity for MP Nazim Mohammed Duvayic al-Asadi. www.turkgun.com · okaznews.net · www.karar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A recruitment office under the company facilitated the irregular entry of numerous foreign workers into Iraq. www.turkgun.com · okaznews.net · www.karar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Al-Asadi and the MP allegedly conspired to establish 'et-Tedamul General Trading, Information Technology and General Contracting Limited Company' to benefit from ministry contracts. www.turkgun.com · okaznews.net · www.karar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company signed two contracts with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs on January 15 and November 19, 2025. www.turkgun.com · okaznews.net · www.karar.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Al-Asadi failed to prove that the increase in his wealth was obtained through legal means. www.turkgun.com · okaznews.net · www.karar.com