Saudi Gazette report

BEIJING — A Saudi delegation led by Mazin Al-Kahmous, president of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, participated in the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) Plenary Meeting in Beijing, China, from Sep. 24 to 27.

During the meeting, Al-Kahmous expressed gratitude to China for hosting this significant event, emphasizing the network's commitment to addressing evolving corruption, including money laundering and the illicit use of virtual currencies.

He highlighted the Saudi leadership's dedication to enhancing cooperation in the fight against transnational corruption, aiming to pursue corrupt individuals and track the funds obtained through their actions.

Al-Kahmous noted that the authority has benefited from the GlobE Network, which facilitates collaboration with counterpart agencies and the exchange of information about individuals and entities suspected of corruption.

He called for all network members to combine their efforts to achieve the network's goals.

The GlobE Network was initiated by Saudi Arabia during the G20 Summit ministerial meeting in 2020 and was officially adopted by the UN on Dec. 17, 2021. The initiative has received praise from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, especially the Kingdom’s role in its creation.

Spain has been appointed as the chair of the network’s Steering Committee, while Saudi Arabia serves as vice chair. Over the past three years, 219 anti-corruption agencies and international organizations, representing more than 120 countries, have joined the network, demonstrating the initiative's success.