[Discussing photo of an unknown lower note sent to Frank]
SENDER: What's that [note] underneath it [photo of the known 250 and 500 dinar notes]?
FRANK: I don't know what that is. Where did you get this?
SENDER: It's from a contractor in Iraq...
FRANK: It's not just because of the color I see there, it's the packaging that attracts my attention.
SENDER: My buddy said he got the pictures from his interpreter friend who goes out on patrols with him daily.
The interpreter's brother works in a very small bank...He had to pay the brother three bottles of Old Spice cologne in order to get this picture to him.
Iraq's Missing Money...Dubai Is Indicted: Smuggling Is Still Continuing And Trump Is Coming
Economy | Yesterday, | Baghdad today – Baghdad Representative Baqir Al-Saadi revealed today, Saturday (January 11, 2025), that Dubai has become the largest point for smuggling Iraqi funds abroad, pointing out the involvement of individuals, money changers, and banks in these operations. Al-Saadi said in an interview with "Baghdad Today",
"The smuggling of money from Iraq is still continuing in various forms, whether by individuals or banking companies, in addition to the involvement of some banks that use remittances as a means of transferring money in a way that raises major question marks."
He added, "Dubai has become the largest destination for this money, with clear indicators observed during the recent period confirming the involvement of some banks in facilitating smuggling operations." Al-Saadi confirmed that “the Iraqi Parliament, through its oversight duties, is following up on many files related to this matter, some of which are under investigation in coordination with the competent regulatory authorities,” noting that
“the Central Bank of Iraq suspended the activity of 10 banks due to suspicions about smuggling money outside the country in illegal ways.” Comply with established instructions and controls. Al-Saadi explained, "The money smuggling file is very complex, despite a series of measures taken by the Central Bank, including coordination with the US Treasury Department, which imposed sanctions on some of the banks involved." He pointed out that "smuggling operations depend on complex routes and routes, which makes controlling them a major challenge," stressing that
"there are important investigations underway that may yield tangible results during the coming period." Al-Saadi concluded by saying, "Efforts are continuing to uncover the facts and hold those involved accountable, but combating this thorny issue requires more time and strict measures." It is noteworthy that US President-elect, Donald Trump, has stated more than once that he will deal firmly with the issue of protecting the dollarin the world, especially with countries that have admitted their involvement in currency smuggling and money laundering, such as Iraq, which the Trump team believes tolerates currency and oil smuggling operations. https://baghdadtoday.news/265657-أموال-العراق-المفقودة.-دبي-في-دائرة-الاتهام-التهريب-لايزال-مستمرا-وترامب-قادم.html
Baghdad-INA Secretary-General of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq Movement, Sheikh Qais Khazali, emphasized on Sunday that Iraq has many strengths that make it strong and unaffected by the changes in the region.
The media office of the Secretary-General of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq Movement stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the Secretary-General of the Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq Movement, Sheikh Qais Khazali, received in his office in Baghdad today, Sunday, the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mohammed al-Hassani."
The statement added, "During the meeting, the developments of the political and security situation in Iraq were discussed, in addition to the regional challenges facing the region."
Sheikh Khazali stressed - according to the statement - that "Iraq has many strengths that make it strong today, and is not affected by the changes taking place in the region."
For his part, Al-Hassani praised "Sheikh Khazali's national positions, and his role in maintaining security, and supporting the political process in Iraq."
