Saudi Arabia blocks hundreds of bills

Banks in Saudi Arabia have blocked more than 1,200 bank accounts from individuals and businesses under government burden.

On Sunday, a series of princes, businessmen and officials were arrested, including Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, one of the richest people in the world.

Attorney General Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb called the arrest wave in a statement 'The start of an essential process to eradicate corruption everywhere with root and branch. '