Saudi Corruption Purge: 201 held for questioning over graft

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We turn to the Saudi government's anti-corruption campaign, launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia says more than 200 people are being held for questioning over corruption charges. Seven have been released without charges.

The government says 100 billion dollars has been mis-used through corruption and embezzlement over several decades. Many high-profile figures, including billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, were arrested in the kingdom's biggest purge in modern history.