Similar claims by his half-brother Prince Musaid were also rejected in that his son, Faisal bin Musaid, had assassinated King Faisal in 1975. As compensation, however, two of Bandar's sons were given important jobs: Mansour bin Bandar was made the commander of Prince Abdullah Air Base at Jeddah, and Faisal bin Bandar the governor of Al-Qassim Province.
Bandar's half-brother Prince Musaid also made similar assertions, but they were rejected. In response, however, two of Bandar's sons received prominent roles: Mansour bin Bandar was appointed commander of Prince Abdullah Air Base in Jeddah, and Faisal bin Bandar became the governor of Al-Qassim Province.