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Saudi Arabia Arrests 116 Government Officials in Anti-Corruption Operation

Saudi Arabia Arrests 116 Government Officials in Anti-Corruption Operation Riyadh - Saudi Arabia has arrested at least 116 government officials from various ministries adn public institutions as part of large-scale anti-corruption operations. hundreds of other officials from across…

By Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor Updated January 3, 2026

Saudi Arabia Arrests 116 Government Officials in Anti-Corruption Operation

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia has arrested at least 116 government officials from various ministries adn public institutions as part of large-scale anti-corruption operations. hundreds of other officials from across Saudi Arabia are being investigated for alleged bribery and abuse of office.

Teh massive anti-corruption operation follows a series of investigations conducted by the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority,also known as “Nazaha.” Okaz and Gulf News reported the news on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Nazaha interrogated 466 individuals during a nationwide anti-corruption operation in December 2025, targeting bribery and abuse of office.

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About the author: Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor

PhD in International Relations, former UN press officer. Ibrahim has reported from 40+ countries, translating complex geopolitical shifts into clear, human‑focused narratives. “Ibrahim Khalil provides authoritative world news, from diplomacy to conflict zones, with on‑the‑ground insight.”