Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has issued a special pardon for Nozad Dawood Fattah Al-Jaff, owner of North Bank, who was accused of being involved in the disappearance of 145 billion Iraqi dinars (approximately $800 million). Following the allegations, the North Bank website has remained offline.
The Presidential Advisory and Expert Authority confirmed that no evidence linked Al-Jaff to the alleged crime. They clarified that the case qualified for pardon under Iraqi law, as outlined in their review of legal provisions.
According to a statement published on the president’s official website, the pardon request was referred to the legal department, which verified the absence of legal impediments to granting clemency.
The authority also cited Al-Jaff’s advanced age—over 65—and his ongoing battle with cancer as factors considered in the decision. Furthermore, the complainants in the case formally waived their rights to pursue any further legal or financial claims against him.
Sources:
– [Jordan Daily](https://jordandaily.net)
– [Iraqi Presidency Official Website](https://presidency.iq/en/Details.aspx?id=5064)
