# Iraq anti-corruption and whistleblower initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iraq-anti-corruption-and-whistleblower-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-31T00:49:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has initiated a series of anti-corruption measures in Iraq, including the activation of a whistleblower law to protect public funds and expose financial misconduct. To improve oversight, the Prime Minister ordered a tiered monitoring system for projects based on scale and cost, alongside increased scrutiny of border crossings. Following these directives and the launch of the ‘Dawn Raid’ campaign in June, the Iraqi Integrity Commission has seen a surge in activity, receiving approximately 26,000 corruption reports. These reports, often submitted by citizens and employees via social media, document issues such as suspicious contracts and administrative extortion. As the volume of reports increases, regulatory bodies are facing challenges in verifying information and filtering out retaliatory claims. Concurrently, the Federal Board of Supreme Audit has highlighted the need for parliamentary reforms, specifically advocating for a transition toward pre-event auditing and the automation of regulatory processes to accelerate investigations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Iraq faces surge in corruption reports and auditing challenges Iraq faces a surge in corruption reporting, with 26,000 allegations reaching the Integrity Commission amid calls for improved auditing automation and stronger whistleblower protections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraq-faces-surge-in-corruption-reports-and-auditing-challenges ### 2026-08-29: Iraq's Prime Minister orders activation of whistleblower law Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has ordered the activation of a whistleblower law to combat corruption and enhance the oversight of public funds and border crossings. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iraqs-prime-minister-orders-activation-of-whistleblower-law --- Cite as: Iraq anti-corruption and whistleblower initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iraq-anti-corruption-and-whistleblower-initiatives