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| Saudi Arabia detentions: Prince Miteb bin Abdullah released |
| 2017-11-29 |
| [BBC] Saudi Prince Miteb bin Abdullah has been released more than three weeks after he was detained on allegations of corruption, officials say. Prince Miteb, once seen as a contender to the throne, was freed after agreeing an "acceptable settlement" with authorities of more than $1bn (£750m). He is one of more than 200 political and business figures detained in anti-corruption raids on 4 November. Three other people have also reached settlements with the Saudi government. "Yes, Prince Miteb was released this morning [Tuesday]," a source close to the government told the Agence La Belle France-Presse news agency. Prince Miteb, who is the cousin of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and headed Soddy Arabia ...a kingdom taking up the bulk of the Arabian peninsula. Its primary economic activity involves exporting oil and soaking Islamic rubes on the annual hajj pilgrimage. The country supports a large number of princes in whatcha might call princely splendor. When the oil runs out the rest of the world is going to kick sand in the Soddy national face... 's elite National Guard, was the most politically influential royal detained in the corruption crackdown. The 64-year-old son of the late King Abdullah was sacked shortly before his detention. Princes, ministers and top businessmen were incarcerated Yez got nuttin' on me, coppers! Nuttin'! at the beginning of the month and detained in a luxury hotel, accused of corruption. Authorities grounded their private aircraft and their assets were seized. |
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