Two regional intelligence sources told Reuters weeks after the killing that Qahtani oversaw Khashoggi’s murder and dismemberment by giving orders via Skype to a team of security and intelligence operatives. The public prosecutor, the government media office, Qahtani and Asiri did not respond to requests for comment on the status of the trial. A credible investigation and trial are among Western demands to restore Saudi Arabia’s standing after the killing. Turkey wants Riyadh to answer questions including where Khashoggi’s body is and who the Saudis standing trial in Riyadh are. Qahtani has continued to wield influence in the crown prince’s inner circle and remains active on behalf of the royal court, Western, Arab and Saudi sources with links to the royal court told Reuters in January.

Source: bd News24 March 24, 2019 11:03 UTC