Jordan refers 176 corruption cases to judiciary, marking 41% drop from 2023

Muhannad Hijazi, the Chairman of the Jordanian Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC), announced that 176 investigative files were referred to the judiciary this year, reflecting a 41 percent decrease compared to 2023.

Hijazi emphasized that the commission has made substantial strides in recent years to combat corruption by implementing strategic plans designed to foster a culture of integrity. These efforts focused on enforcing national integrity standards such as the rule of law, transparency, accountability, and oversight.

He highlighted Jordan’s improved standing on the Rule of Law Index, ranking 61st out of 142 countries, as published by the World Justice Project in October/November. The report noted that Jordan was among 59 nations globally that achieved progress in combating corruption during 2023-2024.

Hijazi also noted a significant rise in public confidence in the commission, with trust levels reaching 73 percent, compared to just 40 percent in 2022. This data was based on a survey conducted by the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) at the University of Jordan.

He further explained that the commission introduced the National Integrity Index in 2022 to evaluate the adherence of public administration to integrity standards. A new, globally-aligned version of the index, developed in collaboration with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), is set to launch soon.

Speaking at the International Anti-Corruption Day celebration, Rased Center Director Amer Bani Amer described the National Integrity Index as more than a mere measurement tool. He called it a strategic national initiative that bolsters transparency and ensures the sustainability of institutional reform.