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The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority conducted 1758 inspection visits in September across holy sites and various service facilities as part of its mandate to monitor compliance and combat financial and administrative violations. According to the authority these operations led to investigations involving 381 suspects among whom were employees from the ministries of Interior Justice Municipalities and Housing and Education. Nazaha reported that the cases centered on allegations of bribery and exploitation of functional influence with procedures underway to refer those involved to the judiciary.
Nazaha stated that 158 citizens and residents were arrested in line with Saudi criminal procedure rules during the month-long campaign. The authority added that some of those detained have since been released on bail while legal proceedings continue for the remainder. A statement from the authority emphasised that all actions were taken to protect public funds and uphold regulatory standards across government entities.
Figures released by the authority for August showed investigations into 352 suspects and the detention of 108 individuals after 2659 inspection visits indicating a continued focus on high-volume oversight activities. Nazaha has maintained a pattern of monthly disclosures detailing such enforcement efforts which have targeted multiple sectors in recent years. The authority’s data from prior periods as compiled in its open records reflect thousands of inspections annually aimed at strengthening integrity in public service.
The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority urged members of the public to report any suspicions of corruption through its dedicated channels. Nazaha specified that reports can be submitted via the toll-free number 980 or through its official website portal. The authority noted that such cooperation from citizens and residents plays a key role in its ability to identify and address violations effectively.
Established under royal decree the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority known as Nazaha holds broad powers to investigate prosecute and recover assets linked to corruption cases. According to its published mandate the body continues monitoring even after individuals leave public office since related crimes do not expire. Nazaha has consistently stated that it applies regulations without leniency to those who misuse their positions for personal gain.
In related enforcement actions from earlier in 2026 the authority reported comparable monthly tallies including 466 individuals investigated and 116 detained in December of the previous year. Nazaha’s compiled statistics for 2025 placed the annual total at 32389 inspection visits resulting in 4873 cases and 1504 arrests. These operations according to the authority frequently involve coordination with other government ministries to ensure thorough examinations of potential irregularities.
