Bribery, Theft And Looting On The Increase In Both Iraq And Afghanistan

U.S. Sees Rapid Rise In Cases Of Bribery, Theft And War Looting In Iraq And Afghanistan -- Daily Mail

* $83m recovered from Iraq probes in a single year

As the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan wind down, the number of people indicted and convicted by the U.S. for bribery, theft and looting in both countries is rapidly rising, new reports have revealed.

Examples of crimes committed by U.S.personnel include a Marine in Iraq who sent home $43,000 in stolen cash by hiding it in a footlocker among American flags.

Another soldier shipped thousands more concealed in a toy stuffed animal and an embassy employee tricked the State Department into wiring $240,000 into his foreign bank account.

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Update: US reports more prosecutions for bribery, other crimes in Afghan, Iraq rebuilding effort -- Washington Post/AP

My Comment: I presume everyone is now aware that the money from the U.S. is drying up .... hence the last scramble for the last morsels of cash that may be floating around. Personally .... I cannot say that I am shocked .... but at least some individuals (all be it a small group) are now being held accountable for this theft.