Charges in the United States have been dropped against a Saudi princess who was accused of human trafficking after a Kenyan maid said her passport was taken and she was forced to work for meagre pay.
Prosecutors in California said on Friday they were unable to corroborate the accusations against Meshael Alayban, 42.
Her lawyers said the maid's claims were a scam to remain in the United States.
The BBC reports Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas told the judge the evidence did not support charges against Ms Alayban and moved to dismiss the case.
Ms Alayban had been on $US5 million bail posted by the Saudi consulate.
