Saudis Seek $6 Billion From Alwaleed, Wall Street Journal Says

Lemand on the Impact of Saudi's Corruption Probe

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Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, detained since early November in a corruption probe, faces a demand from Saudi Arabian authorities of at least $6 billion to win his freedom, the Wall Street Journal reported.

The price being demanded is among the highest sought for those who have been arrested, the newspaper reported, citing people familiar with the matter.