Senior Saudi Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, a former National Guard head once seen as a contender to the throne, has been freed after more than three weeks in detention, Twitter messages by royal family members Tuesday indicate.

Miteb was among dozens of royal family members, ministers and current and former senior officials who were rounded up in a graft inquiry at least partly aimed at strengthening the power of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

The posting of a photo and thanksgiving to God indicates the author of the tweet believes Miteb has been freed.

The Sandhurst-trained preferred son of the late King Abdullah, Miteb was once thought to be a leading contender for the throne.

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