On June 28, 2026, the name of Iraqi politician and parliamentarian Alia Naseef made headlines, especially since she was previously known as a corruption hunter, but this time she was arrested on corruption charges.
The arrest of Alia Naseef as part of a massive anti-corruption campaign in Baghdad marks a dramatic turning point in the career of a female politician who has been a prominent face in Iraqi politics since
Throughout his years in parliament, Nassif was known for his tough stance in carrying out his parliamentary duties, with supporters calling him “bold” to expose corruption cases, while his opponents accused him of being a tool for controversy and used by politicians.
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Alia Naseef is an Iraqi politician and member of the Iraqi parliament from Baghdad.
He was born in 1963 and holds a bachelor's degree in law. He was known for investigating corruption cases and trying to provide services to areas such as Kazimiya and Huriya.
Before entering politics, Alia Naseef worked as an employee in the Real Estate Registration Office (TAP) in the Ministry of Justice, which gave her good legal and administrative experience.
Alia Naseef is a Shia Muslim born to a well-known family in the Kazmiyah area, married with several children (known as Umm Hussein).
Information about her marital life has remained somewhat mysterious as the media has focused more on her public role. In some places, it has been noted that his close associates were involved in certain cases, but this has not been a major theme in his overall biography.
Political life of Alia Naseef
Alia Naseef's political career began after the 2003 changes, first joining the Iraqi coalition led by Ayad Alawi and won a parliamentary seat.
In 2011, he announced his secession and participated in the formation of the Iraqi Al-Bayda faction led by Hassan Alawi. In 2012, however, he founded the Free Iraqi faction with several other MPs.
In 2014, he joined the rule of law coalition led by Nuri al-Maliki, and in subsequent rounds moved closer to the coalition of Mohammed Shia Sudani.
Naseef was a member of the Integrity Committee for many years, referring major corruption cases involving several ministries to court and always criticizing the weakness of some committees. He was known for his parliamentary tensions, most notably throwing his shoe at MP Salman Jumaili. In addition, he focused on service issues such as electricity and municipalities in Baghdad.
Naseef was a parliamentarian and political figure known for his tough stance towards the Kurdistan Region.
Arrest of Alia Naseef
On the morning of June 28, 2026, security forces arrested MP Alia Naseef as part of a widespread crackdown on a number of officials and MPs on corruption-related charges.
The operation was conducted in the Green Zone and several other areas, where his house was surrounded. Sources said a large amount of money was found in his house.
The arrest follows a previous court ruling in 2025 in which Nassif was charged with defamation. Although the campaign is seen as part of the current government's efforts to fight corruption, it has also raised questions about the timing and selection of people at the political level.
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