Iraqi court seizes 7 billion dinars in cash from office director tied to former minister

BAGHDAD, Iraq — An Iraqi court has seized approximately 7 billion Iraqi dinars and $5.5 million in cash from the office director of former Transport Minister Kazım Fincan Cümeyli, according to court records. The funds, along with certain movable assets, were placed under seizure as part of a broader investigation into the director’s personal finances during his tenure at the ministry. Investigators said the seized amounts were linked to funds that did not appear in official records. The court ordered precautionary measures on the assets and notified the relevant authorities of the case. Court records indicate the money was kept at the ministry’s office and managed by unauthorized individuals, according to initial findings. Officials said examinations of financial statements and bank account activity are ongoing. The court said statements will be taken from individuals named in the case as the judicial process continues.