Saudi Arabia inquiry finds evidence of corruption

Saudi Arabia’s newlyestablished anti-corruption committee overseeing the arrests of top princes and officials said evidence of widespread corruption had been uncovered.

Attorney General Saud al-mojeb warned in a statement that trials would be held “in a timely manner” and that the inquiry was “merely the start of a vital process to root out corruption”.

In a statement issued yesterday, a member of the committee, Khalid almehaisen, said suspects were currently being questioned, the first tacit government acknowledgement that individuals had been detained.

However, he stopped short of naming the suspects.

Al-mehaisen described the investigations as “a very difficult task when it involves influential officials and senior executives”.

Billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, two of the late King Abdullah’s sons and powerful businessmen are reportedly among those arrested.