Iraq opens corruption probe at Iraqi Airways, minister publishes records

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Transport Minister Wahb al-Hasani has launched a series of administrative and disciplinary measures against Iraqi Airways over allegations of corruption and negligence, according to ministry documents dated 6 August 2026. The records show the ministry has established a commission to audit company files, with a focus on contracts and revenues. The published documents also list specific disciplinary actions. Several employees received reprimands and warnings, while one female staff member was dismissed for prolonged absenteeism. The ministry ordered the recovery of wages paid without legal basis and proposed forwarding investigation records on individuals who caused public financial loss to the relevant authorities for compensation claims. According to the documents, the findings of the inquiry will also be referred to Iraq's Commission on Integrity, the country's main anti-corruption body. No further details on the scope of the alleged irregularities or potential financial losses were immediately available.