Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) initiated several criminal and administrative cases in May 2024, resulting in 3,806 inspection rounds and investigations involving 446 suspects.

Some of the individuals under investigation work in the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of National Guard, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority.

Nazaha detained 112 individuals, while others were released on bail. The charges included bribery, abuse of power, forgery, and money laundering.

Nazaha aims to position the Kingdom as a leading model in combating corruption and enhancing local and international efforts to fight corruption and related money laundering crimes.

The authority reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring and apprehending anyone who misappropriates public funds or exploits their position for personal gain or to harm public interests. This accountability extends even after individuals leave their positions, as financial and administrative corruption crimes do not expire.