BBC: Saudi Arabia arrests: Anti-corruption drive 'just the start'
The arrest of dozens of Saudi royal figures, ministers and businessmen is just the start of an anti-corruption drive, the attorney general says.
Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb issued a statement describing the detentions as "merely the start of a vital process to root out corruption wherever it exists".
News of a major purge of Saudi Arabia's business and political leadership emerged on Sunday.
It is seen as bolstering the power of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
An anti-corruption body led by the crown prince, 32, ordered the detentions of 11 princes, four ministers and dozens of ex-ministers. Internationally known billionaire businessman Prince Alwaleed bin Talal was reported to be among those held.
US President Donald Trump backed the move by the Saudi authorities.
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WNU Editor: I suspect that there is a lot of internal politics at play in Saudi Arabia right now. In short .... you better pledge your loyalty to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman .... or else.
More News On The Political Turmoil In Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Expands Crackdown on Elite -- Wall Street Journal
Saudi Arabia Purge Widens as Crown Prince Moves to Consolidate Power -- Haaretz
Saudi banks freeze more than 1200 accounts in probe, number still rising: sources -- Reuters
Saudi Arabia Says Only Private Accounts Suspended in Crackdown -- Bloomberg
Saudi mass arrests jolt markets, play to ire over corruption -- Reuters
Saudi Arabia is using a Ritz Carlton to jail its elite -- VICE News
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