Saudi Princes and former ministers detained in corruption probe
RIYADH, Nov 5 (INP) In an sweeping purge, Saudi Arabia arrested eleven princes, four sitting ministers and ‘tens’ of former ministers on orders from the new anti-corruption committee headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday evening , Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya reported Sunday.
According to a Royal Decree issued by King Salman on Saturday the anti-corruption committee is chaired by the Crown Prince Mohammed with the membership of: Chairman of the Monitoring and Investigation Commission, Chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Authority, Chief of the General Audit Bureau, Attorney General and Head of State Security.
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