Paper Title
The Role of Commercial Embassies and Consulates in Reducing Money Laundering -Case study in Iraq-

Abstract
The study aims to Identify the activities of commercial Embassies and Consulates, and the level of efficiency of Iraqi commercial Embassies and Consulates and its role in control and limit money-laundering operations. This study based on quantitative method adopted a deductive approach primary data that are collected using self-completion questionnaires distributed on 85 Iraqi employees at administrative positions in Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic employees in commercial Embassies and Consulates The study concludes that there is a significant role of Iraqi commercial Embassies and Consulates in Reducing Money Laundering. The study concludes that there is a significant difference in role of Iraqi commercial Embassies and Consulates in Reducing Money Laundering according to responders Demographic characteristics (Gender, Experience). According to results, the study recommends to improve commercial Embassies and Consulates in Reducing Money Laundering throw practical steps.