Riyadh — Saudi Arabian attorney-general Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb said on Tuesday that 56 corruption suspects were still in custody out of 381 high-profile figures detained on graft allegations. He has decided to release all those proven not guilty, and others who had agreed financial settlements with the government after admitting to corruption allegations. Al-Mojeb also said total settlements with the suspects had topped 400-billion riyals ($107bn) in various forms of assets including property, securities and cash. "The total number of subpoenaed individuals reached 381, a significant number of which were called to testify or provide evidence," Al-Mojeb said in a statement released by the information ministry. Saudi authorities launched an unprecedented anti-corruption drive in early November and arrested hundreds of royals, businessmen and officials. They included billionaire prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, who was freed on Saturday after agreeing a settlement. Those held were detained at...
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