People & Institutions
Ster Group
مجموعة ستير
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Legal status as of 20 October 2026
Accused in credible reporting
Accused by credible media or a published report; no official action known.
What the documents say
OCCRP reported in October 2025 that Ster Group or its top representatives provided over USD 18 million for the Barzani brothers' property purchases and expenses, and that a 2008 email described it as 'Masrour Barzani's overseas company'. Lawyers for its former owners said the transfers were legal and that Ster was never a front for anyone. No official action is known.
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- Company
- Roles
- Erbil conglomerate (construction, soft drinks distribution, internet) described in leaked documents as under the control of Masrour Barzani
Cases
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| Case | Role | Status in this case | Detail | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barzani brothers' US properties worth over USD 100 million and payments from the GEG and Ster conglomerates: OCCRP investigation (from 2005 to 2025) | Erbil conglomerate (construction, soft drinks distribution, internet) described in leaked documents as under the control of Masrour Barzani | Accused in credible reporting | OCCRP reported in October 2025 that Ster Group or its top representatives provided over USD 18 million for the Barzani brothers' property purchases and expenses, and that a 2008 email described it as 'Masrour Barzani's overseas company'. Lawyers for its former owners said the transfers were legal and that Ster was never a front for anyone. No official action is known. | 19 October 2026 |
Documents
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- OCCRP and Government Accountability Project8 October 2025Press reportTier D
Mansions, Horses, and Designer Bags: How the Ruling Family of Iraqi Kurdistan Splurged in the U.S.
Original addressBetween 2005 and 2019, holding companies ultimately owned by the brothers acquired 31 properties across the United States, including mansions and commercial real estate, worth over $100 million.