Inside Saudi Arabia’s Anti-corruption Campaign - BBC News

The BBC has heard details about how Saudi Arabia's anti-corruption drive is being conducted. It began in November with the rounding-up and detention of dozens of citizens, including members of the royal family.

A Canada-based businessman who was flown to the kingdom to help the authorities construct a case against the billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has been talking to Newsnight's Mark Urban.

Dozens Princes and Businessmen Arrested in Anti-corruption Bid

There's been a major cabinet overhaul in Saudi Arabia. It came hours after the establishment of an anti-corruption committee. More than a dozen princes and ministers have been detained and others have been removed from office. Among the detained was billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, one of the wealthiest men in the world. Given his widespread investments, his detainment could have an impact on global business. Al Jazeera's Natasha Ghoneim reports on the implications.