People & Institutions
Ali al-Dabbagh
علي الدباغ
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Legal status as of 4 October 2026
Charges dropped or case closed
Charges dropped or the case closed.
What the documents say
Resigned over alleged involvement; criminal case reportedly dropped for lack of evidence (Musings on Iraq).
- Kind
- Person
- Roles
- Government spokesman (resigned 29 November 2012)
Cases
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| Case | Role | Status in this case | Detail | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 2012 Russian arms package (about $4.2bn) and alleged commissions | Government spokesman (resigned 29 November 2012) | Charges dropped or case closed | Resigned over alleged involvement; criminal case reportedly dropped for lack of evidence (Musings on Iraq). | 25 September 2026 |
In the registers
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Public office
| Post | Government | Period | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister of State and Government Spokesman | Second government of al-Maliki Independent Iraqi Kafaat Gathering (State of Law Coalition) | From December 2010 to August 2011 | en.wikipedia.orgar.wikipedia.org |
Documents
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- English Wikipedia25 September 2026Press reportTier D
Ali al-Dabbagh
OriginalAldabbagh resigned from his post due to his alleged involvement in the Russian arms deal.
- Musings on Iraq (blog, Joel Wing)8 August 2013Press reportTier D
Russian Arms Deal Follows Pattern Of Corrupt Purchases By Iraq
OriginalA criminal case was later dropped for lack of evidence
Articles
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- 10 July 2013
- 25 November 2012
- 21 November 2012
- 21 November 2012
- 7 November 2012