A Saudi Senior Prince Has Been Released From Imprisonment At The Ritz Carlton Hotel
Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah has officially been released from the Ritz Carlton hotel due to the anti- corruption crackdown led by Crown Prince MBS, reportedly after a billion dollar bail.
The news has not been officially announced by authorities in the Kingdom, however Princess Jawahar Al Saud’s Director of External Relations sent out a tweet that suggested so.
“Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah Al Saud got released today and he’s back to his home in Riyadh”
Prince Miteb bin Abdullah al saud got released today and he’s back to his home in #Riyadh
تم الافراج عن الأمير متعب بن عبد الله وهو الان متواجد في منزله في الرياض #الملك_يحارب_الفساد pic.twitter.com/o3Vz79CNXt
— مؤيد محجوب (@moaidmahjoub) November 28, 2017
Prince Mutaib is a cousin to the Crown Prince and son of the late King Abdullah
He’s one of the first people to be released from the crackdown that took place on November 4th, according to The Telegraph. Other royals have also confirmed Prince Mutaib’s release but there is still no official confirmation from the government.