Saudi Arabia arrests 174 government employees in anti-corruption crackdown
Dubai: Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) arrested 174 people and investigated 454 suspects during last month, as part of a nationwide crackdown on corruption in government institutions. The authority said it conducted 2,662 inspection visits during the month and handled several criminal and administrative cases involving allegations of bribery and abuse of official…
According to the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), 174 government employees across multiple ministries were arrested last month as part of a nationwide anti-corruption crackdown. The authority conducted 2,662 inspections and investigated 454 suspects during the month-long campaign, which targeted bribery and abuse of official authority.
Some of the detained individuals have since been released on bail. Meanwhile, legal proceedings against those implicated in corruption cases are ongoing. Nazaha reaffirmed its dedication to combating corruption, enhancing integrity in government institutions, and ensuring accountability for those found guilty under the law.
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