US intelligence identifies Mohammed bin Salman,powerful heir to Saudi throne, as man behind $450m purchase at auctionThe saga of the only Leonardo Da Vinci portray in private hands has taken another twist with reports that US intelligence has identified the Saudi crown prince, and Mohammed bin Salman,as the true buyer of the work, which was sold for $450m (£335m) at auction.
The claim will raise eyebrows, or coming in the midst of a sweeping anti-corruption drive in the kingdom that has seen 159 trade leaders – including members of the royal family imprisoned in a five-star hotel over allegations of financial malfeasance.
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Source: guardian.co.uk