RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority said it carried out 3,041 inspection rounds in April 2026, leading to investigations into 259 suspects and the detention of 97 individuals in corruption-related cases.
The authority said some of those detained were later released on bail.
Those under investigation and detention were linked to several government entities, including the Ministries of Interior, Defense, Health, Municipalities and Housing, Human Resources and Social Development, and Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.
The suspects face charges including bribery and abuse of authority, the authority said.
Source: Saudi Gazette