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Al-Harbi has been forced into retirement while an investigation has been opened into abuses he committed during his role as head of public security, according to an official royal decree published by the state-owned Saudi Press Agency.
“Al-Harbi has committed an offense with the aim of confiscating public money for private use,” reads the royal decree issued earlier this week. Al Arabiya, Wednesday (8/9/2021).
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He was also charged with a number of crimes, including forgery, bribery and abuse of influence with the participation of eighteen people from the public and private sectors.
Saudi Arabia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nazaha) is expected to complete investigation procedures with all those involved in the corruption case against al-Harbi and those associated with him.
Earlier in the day, Nazaha had started 20 new cases in recent weeks, including some involving former security officials at the interior ministry and the national guard.
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