Investigative committee formed to probe alleged misconduct within Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office

BAGHDAD — Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani has initiated an investigation into allegations of misconduct by an employee in his office, who has been accused of distributing offensive content targeting specific officials and members of the Council of Representatives. The Media Office of the Prime Minister confirmed on Thursday that the employee has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.

The Prime Minister’s Office emphasized its “zero-tolerance policy” for any legal breaches and expressed its commitment to supporting all necessary legal actions in this matter.

The controversy expanded following a post on X, formerly Twitter, by Iraqi MP Mustafa Sanad, who claimed that the Karkh Court of Investigation, known for handling terrorism cases, has detained a network operating within the Prime Minister’s Office. “The network included prominent figures such as Mohammed Juhi, along with several officers and employees,” Sanad stated.

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Sanad described the network’s activities as involving “eavesdropping on the phones of multiple lawmakers and politicians, including my own phone number.” He also accused the group of managing “electronic armies, fabricating news, and impersonating politicians, businessmen, and media owners.”

In the realm of digital communication, “electronic armies” refer to groups organized to manipulate public perception by spreading misinformation, creating fake profiles, and generating artificial engagement on social media platforms. These entities often serve political or commercial interests by amplifying certain viewpoints or discrediting others.

Sanad further alleged that Mohammed Juhi, who served as the assistant director general of the Administrative Department in the PM’s office and was responsible for communications with lawmakers, led this network. According to Sanad, the detained individuals have confessed to their involvement, with their confessions documented both initially and judicially.

Despite attempts to secure their release, Sanad highlighted that “the presiding judge has resisted these pressures, and the affected lawmakers have filed their complaints, which have been corroborated.”