Saudi Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, who was arrested on allegations of corruption, has been released after he agreed to a settlement deal of more than $1 billion with the authorities. Prince Miteb, son of late King Abdullah was one of the 200 political and business figures detained in anti-corruption raids earlier this November. This so-called "cleaning mode" kicked off after a new anti-corruption committee was formed and is headed by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Prince Miteb, who is the cousin of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was sacked shortly before his detention. More than 200 businessmen, members of the royal family, and senior officials were detained in an extraordinary anti-corruption crackdown led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Source: India Today November 29, 2017 06:49 UTC