Iraqi Ministry of Construction Denies Reports of Deputy Minister’s Arrest

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq’s Ministry of Construction, Housing and Municipalities has firmly denied reports that its Deputy Minister for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Matin al-Jaderji, had been arrested. In a written statement, the ministry said the arrest claims circulating on some news sites and social media platforms are entirely unfounded. The ministry said the reports mislead the public and damage the reputation of state institutions, adding its support for the government’s anti-corruption efforts. It called on media outlets and social media users to rely on information from official sources and to verify its accuracy before publishing. According to the statement, the ministry will pursue all legal action against individuals or entities producing or disseminating such content, and described the claims as defamatory. The ministry said al-Jaderji remains in his position and that it will continue to monitor the matter within the legal framework.