A state-owned conglomerate of Saudi Arabia has sued the country’s former spymaster in a Canadian court, alleging he embezzled billions of dollars, in a case that throws a spotlight on a bitter royal feud.
Tahakom Investments Co., a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund, filed the civil suit in Ontario Superior Court against
Saad al Jabri,
who fled the kingdom and is now living in Canada. Mr. Jabri is the former top aide of
Prince Mohammed bin Nayef,
known as MBN, who was removed as crown prince in 2017 by King Salman in favor of his son,
Mohammed bin Salman,
or MBS. Saudi authorities detained MBN last year and accused him of plotting a coup.
MBN was once one of the most influential members of the Saudi ruling family and a trusted U.S. ally known for his role in helping combat al Qaeda. His dismissal capped the rapid rise to power by his younger cousin, MBS.