The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques approves establishing anti-corruption cases departments at Public Prosecution

Riyadh, Jumada II 23, 1439, March 11, 2018, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved establishing specialized anti-corruption cases departments at the Public Prosecution to investigate and prosecute cases of corruption and directly linked to the Attorney General. Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mo' jib affirmed in a statement that the King's approval of establishing these departments comes within the framework of his concern over combating corruption in all its forms aiming to protect the homeland and its resources, maintain public money and protect the integrity of the public employment. Sheikh Al-Mo' jib pointed out that the King and His Royal Highness Crown Prince are keen to combat and uproot corruption with utmost force and transparency, noting that prior to the King's approval the cases have been dealt with by Public Employment Crimes Department. --SPA