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Jamal Khashoggi: Turkish Newspaper Names 15 Saudis Linked to Writer’s Disappearance

As footage airs in Turkey of those suspected of murdering critic at Istanbul consulate.

A Turkish newspaper has published the names and CCTV footage of 15 people who it says are members of the Saudi intelligence services that were allegedly involved in the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi was last seen a week ago entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. Turkish authorities have said they believe Khashoggi, a prominent critic of the kingdom’s policies, was killed inside the building by Saudi intel agents—a charge the consulate denies. One of the 15 men identified by name and images is reportedly a Saudi forensic expert and is on the board of the Saudi Society of Forensic Medicine. The men are shown in the footage arriving at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport on Oct. 2, the same day Khashoggi was at the consulate. The New York Times reported Tuesday that Turkish officials believe Khashoggi was assassinated as part of a complex operation ordered by the Saudi royal court, headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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