World Alert: Prince Alwaleed bin Talal — billionaire investor detained in what Saudis called an ‘anti-corruption’ probe — is free, relative says

The billionaire was detained by Saudi authorities in November in a mass arrest. Saudi officials framed the arrests as part of a determined campaign to root out a deeply entrenched system of graft. The detentions of some of Saudi Arabia's most prominent figures were widely seen as an effort by the nation's young crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, to consolidate power before inheriting the throne from his father, King Salman.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Sat, Jan 27, 2018, 7:28 AM     Prince Alwaleed bin Talal — billionaire investor detained in what Saudis called an 'anti-corruption' probe — is free, relative says The billionaire was detained by Saudi authorities in November in a mass arrest. Saudi officials framed the arrests as part of a determined campaign to root out a deeply entrenched system of graft. The detentions of some of Saudi Arabia's most prominent figures were widely seen as an effort by the nation's young crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, to consolidate power before inheriting the throne from his father, King Salman. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071