There were concerns that he could be influencing the investigation itself.[38] Khalil Jahshan, executive director of the Arab Centre of Washington DC, stated in an interview with Al Jazeera, that Qahtani's "disappearance" was a "natural progression of [Saudi Arabia's] investigation" and is likely used as a strategy to keep crown prince Mohammed bin Salman protected from accusations regarding Khashoggi's murder: "They have sheltered some of the key players accused of being involved [in the murder] whether by Turkey or by the international community. The intention of the Saudi campaign right now is to keep the crown prince clear of any accusations with regards to the murder of Khashoggi."[39]