Former Saudi public security chief jailed 20 years for bribery, forgery

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s former Public Security Director, Lieutenant General Khalid bin Qarar Al Harbi, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption-related offenses, including bribery, embezzlement, and power abuse.

Taking to X, the Ministry of



Interior (MoIl has announced a conviction following extensive investigations by the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha).

He was arrested after a Royal Decree dismissed him and alleged violations, including misuse of office to accumulate personal wealth.