Saudi anti-corruption authority investigates 430 suspects, arrests 131 in July crackdown

RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) carried out 2,338 inspection tours across the Kingdom during July 2026, leading to investigations involving 430 suspects and the arrest of 131 people in corruption-related cases.Nazaha said on Saturday that some of those arrested were later released on bail.The authority said the suspects are accused of offenses including bribery and abuse of public office.Those under investigation include employees from the ministries of Interior, Defense, Foreign Affairs, Health, and Municipalities and Housing.