Later, after the US-led invasion of Iraq, he and his son were accused of being involved in the "oil for food scandal" that led some to call for his resignation, though he was later exonerated.
Kadib, ka dib markii uu Maraykanku weeraray Ciraaq, isaga iyo wiilkiisa ayaa lagu eedeeyay in ay ku lug lahaayeen "shidaalka cuntada fadeexad" taasoo keentay in qaar ka mid ah ay ku baaqaan iscasilaadiisa, inkasta oo uu markii dambe dib u dhacay.