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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Athena Freya

'Golden Underwear', $57M Cash and 27kg of Gold? The Truth Behind the Viral Iraqi MP Raid Claims

Social media users reacted with memes as the 'golden underwear' claims spread online (Credit: CanvaAI/Created by Athena Freya for IBTimes UK)

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.

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