Officials from Iraq’s Federal Integrity Commission and the Interior Ministry’s Interpol office sign a cooperation agreement granting the commission direct access to Interpol’s global information system, July 9, 2025.
Iraq’s Integrity Commission gains direct access to Interpol data system
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Federal Integrity Commission has, for the first time, gained direct access to Interpol’s global information system under a new cooperation agreement designed to enhance efforts to track individuals wanted internationally.
The agreement was signed by Abbas Mutib, director general of the Recovery Department at the Integrity Commission, and Maj. Gen. Adel Ibrahim Hussein, director of Arab and International Police at the Ministry of Interior and head of Interpol’s National Central Bureau in Baghdad.
In a statement, the commission said the deal allows “direct access to Interpol’s system and information on wanted individuals,” and aims to expand cooperation between national offices and agencies involved in criminal investigations in coordination with international police organizations.
The agreement also includes updated training for authorized commission personnel and outlines procedures for handling inquiries related to its implementation. Interpol’s Baghdad office is required to notify the commission of any attempted breaches and provide information about the organization’s tools, regulations, and data access protocols.
Access will be restricted to duties officially assigned to the commission, with regular audits and safeguards in place to prevent misuse. Both sides agreed to consult on any changes to access rights or responsibilities and adopt measures in accordance with Interpol’s data protection framework.
The commission is also obligated to report any incidents affecting the security of Interpol’s information systems or changes to its structure that could affect its access privileges.