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The Saudi crown prince allegedly hacked Jeff Bezos’ phone. Meet 34-year-old Mohammed bin Salman, who’s at the center of human rights issues and drops millions on yachts and mansions.

By TechKee Admin

Posted on January 23, 2020

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the future king of Saudi Arabia, was accused by the UN this week of hacking the personal cell phone of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The Saudi embassy called the idea “absurd.”

Known as MBS, the 34-year-old heir will ascend to the throne after the death of his father, 84-year-old King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Prince Mohammed is known for his lavish spending. He has bought a $500 million yacht, a $300 million French chateau, and a $450 million Leonardo da Vinci painting. According to one estimate, the Saudi royal family — which has about 15,000 members — is worth up to $1.4 trillion.

The royal family’s empire includes Saudi Aramco, the massive, state-owned oil company that just went public and is now valued at a record-breaking $2 trillion, making it the most valuable company in the world.

The crown prince has become a controversial global political figure, particularly in the fall of 2018, when he faced global outcry over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who the CIA later concluded was assassinated on the prince’s orders.

Here’s a look at the lavish — and controversial — lifestyle of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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