KUWAIT CITY, June 5: The Criminal Court has refused to release the acting manager of a cooperative society who was caught red-handed soliciting a bribe in exchange for services during a sting operation carried out by detectives. The court adjourned the session to allow time for further review and the presentation of video evidence. Earlier, the Ministry of Interior revealed that a citizen — employed as acting cooperative society manager –was arrested after the submission of an official report to the concerned authorities that he allegedly demanded a bribe in return for carrying out his official duties. In a press statement, the ministry said “in coordination with the Public Prosecution, a legal authorization was obtained to monitor and record meetings and conversations. All interactions were documented in both audio and video formats, leading to the suspect’s arrest and referral to the concerned authorities for legal action.”

By Jaber Al-Hamoud
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies

KUWAIT CITY, June 5: An expatriate was scammed and lost KWD 400 from his bank account. In a report filed at a police station in the Ahmadi Governorate, the victim stated that he received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Kuwaiti citizen working for a government agency. The caller requested that he update his personal information and asked for his civil ID and bank card numbers.

Shortly after providing the details, the expatriate received a message from his bank notifying him that KWD 400 had been withdrawn from his account. Alarmed, he immediately contacted the bank and had his account deactivated to prevent further unauthorized transactions.

A case has been registered and referred to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.

KUWAIT CITY, June 5: Coinciding with the Eid Al-Adha holiday and the increased rush to entertainment venues, the Ministry of Interior has issued a warning to citizens and expats about the dangers of using unreliable websites and mobile applications.

The ministry urged the public to avoid booking chalets or purchasing tickets for entertainment events through unverified online platforms, emphasizing the risk of falling victim to scams. This warning also comes as the summer season begins, bringing with it a surge in visits to beaches and entertainment spots—an opportunity often exploited by fraudsters and impersonators. These scammers lure victims with fake discounts and fraudulent offers, leading to electronic fraud. The Ministry highlighted that both the Commercial Affairs Prosecution and the Anti-Cybercrime Department have recently handled numerous complaints from citizens and expats, who reported that hackers and fraudsters had compromised their bank accounts.