Iraq's top court says $98.11 billion seized in former finance minister case

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's higher judiciary said the amount of public funds seized and recovered in the investigation into former Finance Minister Adnan Jumaili has reached $98.11 billion. Judicial sources said the figure represents a sharp increase from earlier disclosures in the case. The investigation covers allegations linked to financial transactions carried out during Jumaili's tenure as finance minister, according to the judiciary. It said the case remains in the investigation and judicial phase, without providing further procedural details. The court said the recovered funds will be returned to the treasury and pledged that the inquiry would continue. It also said the judiciary is determined to pursue financial corruption cases to their conclusion and that the public would be kept informed about the protection of state resources. No further details on next steps in the case were immediately available.