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Who is Adnan al-Jumaili?

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Adnan al-Jumaili is a former deputy minister of oil (2025–26) in Iraq who came under investigation in 2025 on allegations of using state resources and government contracts for personal gain. He was arrested in May 2026 at the start of an anti-corruption crackdown launched by the newly appointed prime minister Ali al-Zaidi.