Nazaha Receives an Internationally Wanted Citizen in Financial and Administrative Corruption Cases from Russia

In light of the memorandum of understanding signed between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and the Russian Federation, represented by the Public Prosecution, in the field of combating cross-border corruption crimes, an official source at the Nazaha has stated that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia received from Russia on Friday, November 29, 2024, an internationally wanted citizen, Abdullah bin Awadh Aidah Al-Harthy, for committing financial and administrative corruption crimes.

 The Russian Prosecutor General's Office has responded to a formal request made by the Nazaha in Saudi Arabia regarding the extradition of a wanted citizen for trial. This response underscores the commitment of both states to upholding the rule of law, strengthening international cooperation, and addressing cross-border corruption crimes, thereby ensuring that corrupt actors are not granted impunity.

 Nazaha also acknowledges the GlobE Network's and INTERPOL's roles in pursuing persons involved in corruption crimes and denying their safe havens.

 The authority confirms its commitment to prosecuting those responsible for corruption crimes, both domestically and internationally. It will ensure accountability in line with legal and regulatory frameworks and work to recover any assets and proceeds from committing such crimes to the state's treasury.