RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's king has established special anti-corruption gadgets of prosecutors to pursue embezzlement cases within the kingdom after a contemporary crackdown.
King Salman's decision was introduced Sunday in a record at the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
The record said the king's decision came from "his concern over combating corruption in all its forms aiming to protect the homeland and its resources, maintain public money and protect the integrity of the public employment."
The decision comes after Saudi Arabia arrested dozens of princes, industry leaders and executive officers in early November in a push led by means of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Authorities say the arrests netted more than $106 billion in change for the discharge many of the detainees.
Critics say the arrests had been more to consolidate Crown Prince Mohammed's energy.
King Salman's decision was introduced Sunday in a record at the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
The record said the king's decision came from "his concern over combating corruption in all its forms aiming to protect the homeland and its resources, maintain public money and protect the integrity of the public employment."
The decision comes after Saudi Arabia arrested dozens of princes, industry leaders and executive officers in early November in a push led by means of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Authorities say the arrests netted more than $106 billion in change for the discharge many of the detainees.
Critics say the arrests had been more to consolidate Crown Prince Mohammed's energy.
Saudi king establishes anti-corruption prosecution units
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