Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has revealed 18 high-profile corruption cases involving doctors, police officers, customs agents, and government officials, as part of its ongoing nationwide campaign to ensure transparency and accountability in public service.
18 Corruption Cases Uncovered Across Multiple Sectors
In a statement released on Monday, Nazaha confirmed that it had launched investigations into 18 new cases involving financial and administrative misconduct. These operations were coordinated with various ministries and security authorities and have resulted in several arrests and legal proceedings.
Healthcare Sector: Doctors and Procurement Heads Implicated
A resident doctor working at a government hospital was suspended for allegedly issuing fake sick leaves and falsified documents in exchange for bribes. The case was investigated in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
Meanwhile, a procurement director within a regional health cluster offered a bribe of SAR 100,000 to influence tender outcomes, while a medical supply official solicited SAR 380,000 to manipulate supply contracts.
Customs and Border Corruption
Two customs officers at a sea port were caught accepting bribes worth SAR 400,000 to allow unauthorized import of trucks. In another incident, a land port employee used an official vehicle to steal seized contraband, including cigarette cartons.
Police and Municipal Officers Face Bribery Charges
In cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, Nazaha arrested a police officer and a municipal worker for receiving SAR 110,000 from business owners in exchange for scrap metal access from demolished government properties—metal that was later sold for more than SAR 4.6 million.
A senior officer was also suspended for accepting bribes to interfere in ongoing investigations.
Additional Government Violations
Further cases included a military officer and a foreign national arrested for extorting a company employee and seizing SAR 707,000, and a judicial clerk caught receiving part of a SAR 65,000 bribe to influence a not-guilty verdict.
A municipal licensing director canceled business violations after receiving unexplained financial transfers totaling over SAR 7 million.
Other Misconduct: Port and Toll Violations
An employee at the King Fahd Causeway was found to have diverted SAR 55,000 in toll collections, while a port inspector accepted bribes from a ship captain. A Ministry of Commerce staff member also took a bribe to suppress a ruling related to commercial fraud.
Nazaha’s Mission: No One Is Above the Law
Nazaha reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating corruption and promoting a culture of integrity and justice in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The authority emphasized that no individual or institution is above the law.
