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SULAIMANI — The newly designated Prime Minister of Iraq,
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, announced on Sunday an investigation has begun over
2.5 billion euros missing from Rafidain bank.
Iraq’s Oil Minister, Ihsan Abdul Jabbar, revealed on
Saturday a group had taken 3.7 trillion Iraqi dinars from the national tax
authority fund in Rafidain bank, the largest bank in the country.
Sudani said the issue of the missing funds from Rafidain was
a top priority and vowed, "We will not allow the money of the Iraqis to be
stolen, as happened with the funds of the General Authority for Taxes in the
Rafidain Bank.”
Jabbar was removed from the role of acting finance minister
on October 11 after a vote from parliament, following criticism over
mismanagement and his alleged neglect in sending financial briefs to
parliament.
Former Finance Minister Ali Allawi resigned in August in an
act of protest over what he described as widespread corruption.
The designated prime minister said on Sunday legal measures
will be taken to end corruption in all government institutions
(NRT Digital Media)