One of the Africas richest and richest man, Mohammed Hussein had been detained in Saudi anti-corruption crackdown.
Mohammed Hussein
The 71 years old business guru was detained along with 11 princes, four current ministers and a number of former ministers. Saudi-owned Al Arabiya television said the probe is headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
According to Forbes, as at 2016, Mohammed Hussein net worth was approximately $10.9 billion.
Booking.comHis investments are linked to oil and global commodities. He is also listed as Ethiopia’s richest man and the second richest Saudi Arabian citizen in the world. He is one of two businessmen detained, the other is one Saleh Kamel.