US recovers millions stolen by Saddam's son

US officials in Iraq believe they have recovered most of the €851m stolen from the central bank by one of Saddam Hussein’s sons before the regime collapsed.

US recovers millions stolen by Saddam's son

US officials in Iraq believe they have recovered most of the €851m stolen from the central bank by one of Saddam Hussein’s sons before the regime collapsed.

The currency – in US dollars and euros – was found by US-led troops in 191 boxes hidden in various government palaces throughout the capital Baghdad.

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