KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: The General Traffic Department (GTD) at the Interior Ministry continued its traffic campaigns in all governorates. These campaigns resulted in the issuance of 27,593 citations for various violations and the referral of 28 juveniles to the Juvenile Prosecution for driving without a license. Weekly statistics from the traffic patrols revealed the impoundment of 16 vehicles and motorcycles, referral of 27 people to traffic police stations, confiscation of of 65 vehicles wanted by the judiciary, arrest of 56 persons wanted by law for involvement in different crimes, arrest of 115 people who hold expired residency permits, and referral of one person to the Drug Control General Department. The statistics indicated that the total number of traffic accidents reached 1,224, which caused injuries to 178 individuals.

Traffic statistics have revealed an increase in the number of minors driving vehicles without a license, with 244 minors apprehended during the period between June 28 and July 28, reports Al-Seyassah daily. The Traffic Affairs and Operations Sector, represented by the General Traffic Department and the General Department of Rescue Police, stated that this phenomenon highlights the vital role of families and society in supervising children and preventing them from driving without a license, due to the legal consequences and serious risks to traffic safety. The General Traffic Department urged parents to closely monitor their children and instill the importance of following traffic laws and regulations, for their safety and the safety of others on the road, and to preserve their future from legal consequences and potential harm.

By Munif Naif
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday the arrest of an international cybercrime gang from Nigeria involved in attacks on telecom towers and banks across Kuwait. According to a statement from the General Directorate of Security Relations and Media, the case began after a report from the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) about cyberattacks. Security teams quickly launched investigations and traced the attacks to advanced electronic devices used by the cybercrime gang to hack networks and send fraudulent messages impersonating banks to steal account data and funds.

Authorities located suspicious signals originating from a vehicle in Salmiya, and when officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver tried to flee, colliding with several cars, but was successfully arrested. Searches of the vehicle uncovered electronic equipment and technical tools linked to the crimes, and the suspect confessed to involvement in hacking telecom networks and sending fraudulent messages. Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect and the seizure of additional devices used for data analysis, both suspects and the confiscated materials were referred to the relevant authorities for legal action. The Ministry emphasized that these efforts reflect its ongoing commitment to strengthening cybersecurity and combating electronic fraud targeting residents and citizens. (KUNA)

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 10: Acting on the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the General Department of Residence Affairs Investigations has carried out a large-scale security campaign across all governorates to enforce the law and maintain public order. The operation, led by the Violators Follow-up and Inspection Departments, targeted densely populated areas and resulted in the arrest of 178 individuals, including residency violators and wanted persons.

The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to tracking down and apprehending violators of residency and labor laws, stressing that accountability will extend to both workers and employers, with no exceptions in the application of the law.