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Gulf Insider
a day ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
120 Saudi Government Staff Detained For Suspected Bribery, Job Exploitation
Saudi Arabia's state anti-corruption watchdog has interrogated 435 suspects this month and arrested 120 of them on suspicions of graft amid a relentless clampdown on white-collar corruption in the kingdom. The detainees are employees at the ministries of interior, defence, municipalities and housing, human resources, transport, and health, as well as the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority said. They were investigated on charges of bribery and job exploitation. The watchdog, known as Nazha (Integrity) has reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring, exposing, and prosecuting anyone involved in abusing public office, vowing to protect public funds and reinforce transparency in both public and private sectors. In recent years, hundreds of state employees and businesspeople in Saudi Arabia have been interrogated for suspected corruption and mismanagement of public money. In January, local media reported that Saudi authorities had arrested 1,708 people in 2024, including government staff, over suspicions of corruption, money laundering, and influence trading. These arrests followed 4,000 investigations and over 37,000 oversight rounds. During last year's Hajj season, Nazaha also carried out 9,600 inspections at Mecca's holy sites and affiliated agencies, resulting in 155 arrests linked to corruption.
Gulf Insider
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
140 Saudi Officials Held in Nazaha Graft Crackdown
Saudi Arabia's state anti-corruption watchdog has arrested 140 government employees suspected of graft, as part of its ongoing crackdown on white-collar corruption The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, known as Nazaha ('Integrity'), said the suspects include staff from the ministries of Interior, Defence, Justice, Education, Municipalities and Housing and Environment, Water and Agriculture, as well as the King Fahd Causeway Authority. They are accused of accepting bribes and exploiting their positions for personal gain. According to Nazaha, the arrests followed 2,807 oversight tours and 385 interrogation sessions conducted last month. In March, the authority had announced the detention of 82 other government employees across various ministries, also on charges of bribery and influence peddling. Nazaha reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring, exposing, and prosecuting anyone involved in abusing public office, vowing to protect public funds and reinforce transparency in both public and private sectors. In recent years, hundreds of state employees and businesspeople in Saudi Arabia have been detained for corruption and mismanagement of public money. In January, local media reported that Saudi authorities arrested 1,708 people in 2024, including government staff, over allegations of corruption, money laundering, and influence trading. These arrests followed 4,000 investigations and over 37,000 oversight rounds. During last year's Hajj season, Nazaha also carried out 9,600 inspections at Mecca's holy sites and affiliated agencies, resulting in 155 arrests linked to corruption. Also read:
Arab News
04-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
First Saudi-Maldives forum to tackle transparency, governance in tourism
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia — in partnership with the Maldives — is organizing the tourism sector's inaugural Saudi-Maldives International Forum on Integrity, which is set to take place in the Maldives from May 6 to 7. The forum is jointly organized by Saudi Arabia's Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, and the Maldives' Anti-Corruption Commission, in cooperation with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. It will cover key topics such as enhancing transparency and governance in the tourism sector, combating corruption, and boosting international partnerships and expertise exchange among member states and regional and international organizations. The discussions aim to support sustainable development and promote a trustworthy and safe tourism environment, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The forum is expected to attract international participation from more than 40 countries and 10 regional and international organizations. Attendees will include ministers, heads, and representatives of anti-corruption bodies from OIC member states, as well as key international organizations like the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Interpol, the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, and the UN Development Programme. Local and international experts will also take part. Organizing the forum reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to global efforts promoting transparency and accountability in tourism, according to the SPA. The event highlights Saudi Arabia's recognition of tourism as a key driver of sustainable development, in line with Vision 2030. It aims to build a thriving tourism sector, diversify national income sources, and stimulate economic growth.
Gulf Insider
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia: Nazaha Arrests 140 Citizens And Expats Over Charges Of Corruption
The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has arrested 140 Saudi citizens and expatriates over corruption charges during the month of April 2025. Some of the arrested persons were released on bail. Officials from the authority carried out as many as 2807 inspection visits during April, and conducted investigations into charges against 385 suspects. They include employees from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, and the King Fahd Causeway Authority. The investigations led to the arrest of 140 persons for their suspected involvement in charges such as bribery and abuse of power. The Nazaha confirmed that legal procedures are underway against the detainees, before referring them to the judiciary. The authority called on the public to report any suspicious activity related to financial or administrative corruption by calling the toll-free number 980 or via Nazaha's website dedicated to receiving reports.
Saudi Gazette
01-05-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Nazaha arrests 140 citizens and expats over charges of corruption
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has arrested 140 Saudi citizens and expatriates over corruption charges during the month of April 2025. Some of the arrested persons were released on bail. Officials from the authority carried out as many as 2807 inspection visits during April, and conducted investigations into charges against 385 suspects. They include employees from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, and the King Fahd Causeway Authority. The investigations led to the arrest of 140 persons for their suspected involvement in charges such as bribery and abuse of power. The Nazaha confirmed that legal procedures are underway against the detainees, before referring them to the judiciary. The authority called on the public to report any suspicious activity related to financial or administrative corruption by calling the toll-free number 980 or via Nazaha's website dedicated to receiving reports.
