A verdict has been reached regarding former Member of Parliament Mohammed Sadoun Hatim Sayhoud al-Sudani, who was detained in June as part of a corruption investigation in Iraq. al-Sudani was sentenced to 1 year in prison in the case where he was tried for illicit enrichment.
According to a statement made by the Iraq Integrity Commission, the court ruling stated that the total of the illicit gains the former MP must return and the fine imposed on him exceeded 5 billion Iraqi dinars. It was noted that this amount is equivalent to more than approximately 3.3 million dollars.
It was reported that the decision was based on the second paragraph of Article 19 of the Integrity Commission and Illicit Enrichment Law No. 30 of 2011. The court also ruled for the continuation of seizure measures on al-Sudani's movable and immovable assets.
It was stated that after the decision becomes final, the Iraq Integrity Commission may also file a compensation claim against al-Sudani to cover public losses. The case has emerged as one of the notable files within the scope of corruption investigations in the country that also include former members of parliament.
News Source: 12punto
