IACC retrieves JD141m, examines 1,043 cases in 2024 — Secretary general

AMMAN — The Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission's (IACC) budget for 2025 totals some JD7.5 million, reflecting a growth of about JD1.6 million, most of which is allocated for operational expenses, Lower House Finance Committee Chairman MP Nimer Sleihat said on Monday. 

 Sleihat made his remarks during a committee meeting as part of its deliberations on the draft general budget law and the budgets of government units for 2025, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.   

The lawmaker stressed that establishing an independent anti-corruption commission reflects a serious political will to combat corruption, eliminate its sources, and prevent it through an institutional and robust approach. 

He noted that the commission plays a "pivotal" role in safeguarding public funds and promoting transparency and accountability.

He noted that the Finance Committee does not intend to delve into the budget's details, opting instead to focus on ensuring that the financial allocations are sufficient to enable the commission to fulfil its duties and enhance staff efficiency.  

IACC Secretary-General Amjad Narmoq highlighted that the financial amounts retrieved by the commission this year totalled some JD141 million. 

He explained that the IACC examined 1,043 cases during the year, 840 of which were carried over from previous years. 

Out of these, 135 cases were referred to the Public Prosecutor, and 25 were referred to the Attorney General.  

Narmoq added that the IACC has made "significant" progress in implementing its national anti-corruption projects, completing about 90 per cent of the 24 major projects. The remaining work is expected to be completed by 2030.