Saudi Arabia sets up anti-corruption body

Riyadh, May 08: The Saudi government has set up an anti-corruption body to deal with all forms of financial and administrative graft, state-run SPA news agency reported.

The Organisation of Anti-Corruption National Commission will also promote “the principle of transparency”, Xinhua reported citing a statement.

Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz issued in March a royal decree for the formation of the commission.

-Agencies