Baghdad's anti-corruption drive has crossed borders: two suspects allegedly fled to France with about $500 million, turning Iraq's campaign into a test of whether stolen state assets can be traced, and recovered, through international law.
Iraq's Anti-Corruption Drive Reaches France as $500 Million Probe Widens

![Iraq foils dollar smuggling attempt in Kirkuk as parallel market gap persists The cash was “found in the possession of a traveler at the Kirkuk Airport Customs Center during inspection procedures in the departure hall, in violation of Central Bank of Iraq [CBI] instructions,” according to a statement from the customs authority.](https://assets.thenewregion.com/posts/hd/1955349720.webp)
