Viral social media posts have claimed that Iraqi law enforcement recovered US$57 million, around ₹490 crore, in cash, 27 kg of gold and gold-made undergarments during a raid at the residence of Iraqi politician Hind Al-Abbasi. The claims have sparked widespread discussion online, but several aspects of the viral narrative remain unverified, including the full list of seized items and their alleged link to the politician.
Anti-Corruption Raids Confirmed
Iraq has launched a major anti-corruption campaign targeting politicians and government officials accused of corruption and money laundering. According to multiple reports cited in the article, security agencies conducted raids at the residences of several public representatives and officials as part of the crackdown.
Large quantities of cash and gold have reportedly been seized in some of these operations. Reports also indicate that dozens of suspects, including politicians and government officials, have been detained as part of the ongoing campaign.
Claims Against Hind Al-Abbasi Unverified
Viral social media posts have attributed the alleged seizure of US$57 million and 27 kg of gold to Hind Al-Abbasi. However, there has been no official confirmation from Iraqi authorities linking all the circulated images or the complete list of seized items to her.
The most widely shared claim involves gold-made bra and panties, described in viral posts as “golden undergarments.” The report states that this claim has not been officially verified.
Another Leader Also Under Scrutiny
Some reports suggest the luxury gold items may have been recovered during anti-corruption raids, while others indicate the claim may be exaggerated or incorrectly linked to a particular lawmaker. Several fact-checkers have noted that there is no official evidence confirming the recovery of gold underwear from Hind Al-Abbasi’s residence.
Reports also suggest that raids were conducted at the residence of Iraqi MP Alia Nassif, where authorities allegedly recovered billions of Iraqi dinars and gold. Some reports claim the viral images of the alleged gold undergarments are linked to this case rather than Hind Al-Abbasi. These claims also remain unconfirmed by Iraqi authorities.
