Riyadh food poisoning case: Nazaha exposes evidence tampering, pledges to hold all negligent officials accountable

Riyadh food poisoning case: Nazaha exposes evidence tampering, pledges to hold all negligent officials accountable

Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has uncovered alarming attempts to conceal or destroy evidence and potential collusion among food inspectors in response to the recent food poisoning incident in Riyadh.The authority is escalating its investigations and has affirmed that severe accountability measures will be enforced against any officials found negligent. This includes those who failed to act or delayed actions in a manner that contributed to the poisoning or impeded the response to its consequences.Following royal directives, a high committee has been established to ensure strict compliance with these accountability measures. The King and the Crown Prince have been closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the need for rapid and transparent actions to safeguard public health and safety.Nazaha reassured the public that the incident has been fully contained and measures will be strictly applied against anyone found compromising public safety or obstructing the investigation."Reassuring every citizen and resident that the incident has been contained and overcome, the authority confirms that accountability measures will be taken against anyone found to be negligent in ensuring public safety and health, or who engages in actions aimed at obstructing the investigation and concealing facts related to the causes of the