Allegations that Saudi Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz al‑Saud funded charities linked to al Qaeda and met Osama bin Laden

Allegations that Saudi Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz al‑Saud funded charities linked to al Qaeda and met Osama bin Laden The passage ties a senior Saudi royal (third‑highest ranking official) to alleged personal contributions of $6 M to charities identified as al Qaeda fronts, and claims he met with bin Laden in 1990. If true, this would be a major foreign‑policy and security revelation, prompting financial‑flow investigations, sanctions reviews, and diplomatic scrutiny. The lead provides specific amounts, dates, and named organizations, making it actionable, though it is based on complaint allegations and not yet verified. Key insights: Prince Sultan is described as the third‑highest ranking Saudi official and chair of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs.; Alleged personal contributions of $6 million since 1994 to charities (IIRO, Al Haramain, MWL, WAMY).; Claims he met Osama bin Laden after Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait, with bin Laden offering family support to Saudi forces.