A major scandal has erupted in Iraq, shaking the oil sector and dominating social media platforms. An explicit sexual video, apparently filmed in an official office, has gone massively viral. It allegedly shows two senior officials engaged in intimate relations at their workplace. One scene depicts a woman crouched between the legs of the male official in a compromising position. The incident has been mockingly dubbed “extraction of white oil,” a crude and sarcastic reference to semen, symbolizing corruption and the squandering of public resources.
The viral phrase “a fuck at the expense of the Iraqi people” captures widespread public outrage. It accuses the elite of enriching themselves and indulging in personal pleasures while the country struggles with crumbling infrastructure and failing public services.
The Individuals Involved
Initially, the video was wrongly attributed to Ali Ward Hamoud (also referred to as Ali Al-Ward), Director General of the Oil Projects Company. This entity is a key arm of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil responsible for planning and executing critical petroleum infrastructure projects, including pipelines, storage facilities, and field developments. He has often been presented in official media as an accomplished engineer overseeing strategic initiatives such as pipeline cleaning and storage station projects.
The female participant is identified as Lina Raad Mohsen, Director of the Financial Department at the Northern Projects Authority in Kirkuk.
The video appears to have been recorded in an office with an Iraqi flag visible in the background, intensifying the sense of betrayal. Social media users have condemned it as “treason” and “moral and financial plunder” of the Iraqi people. Iraq holds some of the world’s largest proven oil reserves, yet these vast resources too often benefit a corrupt elite rather than improving public services.
Official Reactions and Measures
The Oil Projects Company swiftly issued a strong denial regarding its Director General. In an official statement, the company clarified that the video does not involve Ali Ward Hamoud. Instead, it concerns Iyad Hussein Al-Jawhar, Director of the Northern Projects Authority in Kirkuk. The company described the accusations against its Director General as “false,” a “personal and institutional attack,” and an attempt at misinformation. It urged the public to verify information and refrain from spreading unconfirmed content.
Despite the initial denial, authorities have taken swift action. Reports confirm that a suspension of duties and referral to investigation have been issued against Iyad Hussein Al-Jawhar and Lina Raad Mohsen due to the circulation of the unethical video.
This case occurs amid a broader crackdown on corruption within the Ministry of Oil, including recent reshuffles and arrests related to bribery and embezzlement cases.
Public Outcry and Broader Context
Reactions on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X have been fierce: widespread mockery of the “white oil” extraction meme, anger over the misuse of public funds, and deep questions about the morality of officials entrusted with managing billions of dollars in oil revenues. Some defend the individuals, suggesting the video might be edited or involve mistaken identity.
The scandal highlights ongoing challenges in Iraq’s oil sector, where corruption remains endemic despite the country’s immense hydrocarbon wealth. Kirkuk, a strategically important and oil-rich region, has long been a focal point for both economic potential and political tensions.
As investigations proceed, Iraqi citizens — already facing electricity shortages, high unemployment, and inadequate services — demand full accountability. The ironic use of “Long live Iraq” in viral posts underscores the contrast between official patriotic rhetoric and the perceived reality of elite misconduct.
This affair serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater transparency, ethical standards, and genuine reform in institutions managing the nation’s most vital resources. The Iraqi people deserve better than “white oil” scandals funded by their national wealth.
