Former Iraqi labor minister Ahmed Al-Asadi arrested in corruption case
An Iraqi court has ordered the arrest and investigation of former labor minister Ahmed Al-Asadi over alleged illegal contracts during his tenure.
Former Iraqi labor minister Ahmed Al-Asadi has been ordered by an Iraqi court to be arrested and investigated on allegations of illegal contracts signed during his tenure. The Iraqi News Agency reported that the order, dated July 29, 2026, was issued after Al-Asadi was accused of benefiting personally from commitments and projects he had prepared while serving as Minister of Labor and Social Affairs.
He is also accused of approving contracts that violated the law for personal or third-party gain. The judicial document cites Article 319 of the amended Iraqi Penal Code No. 111 of 1969, which addresses public officials exploiting their authority for unlawful personal or third-party benefit. The order instructs authorities to bring Al-Asadi into custody if he is found to be a suspect, paving the way for legal procedures and investigation into the alleged offenses.
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