Event Brief
Iraq seizes $19M cash and gold linked to ex-oil minister
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: Iraqi authorities said they found the equivalent of $19 million in cash and gold jewelry in hideouts linked to an ex-oil minister.
WHO: Iraqi authorities
WHAT: Seized the equivalent of $19 million in cash and several kilograms of gold jewelry from hideouts linked to an ex-oil minister
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 3:19 PM ET
WHERE: Iraq
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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