Bangladesh, July 6 -- Iraq has significantly intensified its fight against corruption, with Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi announcing a new initiative that offers substantial financial rewards to citizens who help authorities uncover assets and public funds obtained through corrupt practices. The move marks the latest step in a widening anti-graft campaign that has already resulted in the arrests of dozens of senior officials and the recovery of millions of dollars in stolen state funds.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Ministers Office and reported by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), citizens are being encouraged to report information about assets and public money acquired through corruption. The government said the initiative is d...