Viral social media posts claiming Iraqi authorities discovered 'golden underwear,' $57 million (about £42 million) in cash and 27 kilograms (about 60 pounds) of gold during raids on Iraqi lawmakers have attracted widespread attention online.
While Iraq has confirmed a major anti-corruption investigation involving lawmakers and government officials, the sensational claims circulating online combine reports from two separate cases, with the most eye-catching allegations remaining unverified by Iraqi authorities.