Tracking Saddam's secret wealth

Star Ledger ^

[Sub-Driver]

WASHINGTON -- It has been dubbed "Saddam Inc.," a mysterious, multibillion-dollar empire that is said to have allowed Saddam Hussein and his sons to methodically stash away stolen riches in secret bank accounts around the globe.

Now, as the American military moves closer to toppling Saddam's regime in Baghdad, U.S. Treasury officials and intelligence agencies say they are scoring new successes in their effort to unravel and seize Saddam's hidden wealth.

[llabhgiH]

Ok, this turd is super rich, why can't these funds be seized and used to rebuild Iraq instead of the American taxpayer footing the bill?

[hoosiermama]

I believe that is the plan.

[Gatún(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)]

"He sees himself as the embodiment of Iraq," said Long. "This is more than someone who is selfish. He sees the country as an extension of his ego and believes he is entitled to what he takes."

Kind of sounds what the Clintons were trying to achieve.

[AngrySpud]

Before the War I read an account that Sadaam had at least two billion salted away. For this reason I believed Sadaam would run into exile before a war started ... why else keep such a large stash?

Another reason why I believe Sadaam is either dead, or being held together with duct tape.

[bert]

.....Kind of sounds what the Clintons were trying to achieve....

Achieved. It is a fait accompli.