Iraqi authorities deny bribery claims against chief advisor, pledges legal action

Shafaq News/ On Friday, the Iraqi government addressed accusations alleging the chief advisor’s involvement in bribery, dismissing them as "falsehoods and baseless claims."

The Iraqi government affirmed in a statement that legal action will be taken against “any parties or individuals spreading falsehoods and baseless accusations. Such actions aim solely to mislead the public, shield the corrupt, and undermine the government’s achievements, particularly in longstanding service and economic challenges.”

The PM media office clarified, "Spreading lies is the weapon of those who lack credibility and respect in the eyes of our people. Each time the government accomplishes a major milestone, such as the recent significant achievement of Al Faw Grand Port, opponents of progress respond with unfounded lies. Identifying and tracking those behind these attempts is not difficult, and legal consequences will follow for those who fabricate and distort facts."

"The government team will persist in its work, undeterred by these transparent tactics. The fight against corruption will continue to uphold the law and protect the dignity of every Iraqi, ensuring accountability for anyone attempting to undermine those who serve the Iraqi people with honor." the office concluded.

For his part, Abdul Karim al-Faisal, Head of the Advisory Commission in the Iraqi government, rejected the content of the audio as entirely false and dismissed any claims of being removed from his duties. "The audio clip that was shared is fabricated and does not represent anything I have said. This is a blatant lie,” He revealed in a statement.

He further expressed confidence in the Iraqi judiciary, affirming that it would serve as his support in seeking justice against those who defamed him. "We will not be deterred in our efforts to build the state and its institutions, despite these cheap attempts to undermine us," al-Faisal added.