Saudi Arabia | 108 Government Employees Detained in Corruption Cases During August | CUAC

Civil Union – Follow-up Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced the detention of 108 government employees over corruption-related cases during August 2026, following 2,659 oversight inspection tours and investigations into 352 employees suspected of involvement in corruption cases. The authority explained that the detainees belong to several government entities, including the Ministries of Interior, Health, Justice, Commerce, and Municipalities and Housing. It noted that the allegations included bribery and abuse of official position, while some detainees were released on bail and legal procedures against the others remain ongoing. Source: Saudi Gazette newspaper, September 1, 2026. Original source – Saudi Gazette