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Expat acquitted in arson blame lawsuit

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KUWAIT CITY, March 22: The Criminal Court has abstained from punishing an expatriate accused of intentionally setting fire to a vehicle. Instead, the court mandated that the defendant submit a pledge of good conduct for one year, along with KD100 bail, and comply with the condition of not repeating the offense. The complainant, a compatriot of the accused, filed a report alleging that his German-made vehicle was deliberately set on fire in the early hours by someone who poured a highly flammable substance on it while it was parked near his residence. When asked about the perpetrator, the complainant named an individual he knew, attributing the act to personal disputes, including his recent loss in a lawsuit the day before the incident.
In court, Attorney Fahad Al-Enezi contended that the accusation was malicious and emphasized that his client consistently denied any involvement since the start of the investigation. He also criticized the investigation process, indicating that the detectives’ efforts were flawed and the evidence was insufficient. Al-Enezi requested that the lawsuit be dismissed, arguing that the complainant lacked standing to file the complaint, as the vehicle was registered in the name of another individual, with no proof of ownership by the complainant.

By Jaber Al-Hamoud

Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies

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Firefighting teams contain blaze at shops in Al-Abdali area

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Firefighting teams contain blaze at shops in Al-Abdali area

Firefighters battle the fire at the Al-Abdali business district under control.

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 16: Firefighting teams from Al-Abdali, Al-Subiya, Al-Soor, and support centers successfully brought a fire under control on Monday evening after it broke out at several commercial shops and a warehouse in the Al-Abdali area.

Firefighting units promptly responded to the scene and initiated immediate firefighting operations, successfully containing the blaze before it spread further.

Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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Expats Caught Fleeing With Stolen Transformer Cables In Khaitan

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KUWAIT CITY, Sep 16: Khaitan detectives have launched intensive investigations into two expatriates suspected of involvement in a series of state property thefts. Authorities are working to determine the scope of the thefts, the number of incidents committed, and how the stolen materials were disposed of.

According to a security source, during a routine patrol in Khaitan the day before yesterday, detectives spotted two men emerging from an electrical transformer. When officers ordered them to stop, the suspects abandoned a bag and attempted to flee on foot. They were swiftly pursued and arrested.

Upon inspecting the bag left behind near the transformer, police discovered a quantity of stolen electrical cables along with cutting tools. During interrogation, the suspects admitted to stealing the cables from the transformer shortly before being caught.

The source confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and the two men will be referred to the Public Prosecution once inquiries are completed.

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Kuwait Authorities Crack Down On Shop And Advertising Violations In Jahra

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KUWAIT CITY, Sep 15: During a recent field campaign, Kuwait Municipality’s inspection teams in Jahra Governorate took regulatory action against several businesses, closing two shops, issuing 40 advertising violations, and handing out 28 warnings.

According to the Public Relations Department, the Audit and Follow-up Department of the Municipality’s Services in Jahra carried out the inspections to review health licenses for shops and advertising permits, ensure compliance with regulations, and take corrective action against violators.

The department confirmed that this was the third field campaign conducted in Jahra Governorate by the specialized inspection team. The team carried out thorough inspections across multiple areas, focusing on locations where violations had been observed, and implemented necessary measures to enforce the law.

Authorities added that the campaign is part of a broader plan, with future inspections scheduled across all governorates. The Public Relations Department, in coordination with relevant departments, has prepared a timetable for upcoming campaigns to ensure regulatory compliance throughout Kuwait in the coming weeks.

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