NewzIraq’s Federal Integrity Commission initiated a comprehensive audit of the National Pension Board’s records on Friday, August 21, 2026. The investigation, which received formal approval from Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi, involves a cross-matching process to verify the eligibility of pension recipients across the country.
The initial phase of the audit has identified 16,000 deceased individuals currently listed on the national pension rolls. This discovery highlights ongoing efforts by the Iraqi government to address administrative inaccuracies and potential systemic irregularities within the state’s pension distribution system.
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