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5 Egyptians, Indians, and a Dominican Linked to Rigged Raffles in Kuwait

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KUWAIT CITY, March 24: As investigations into the raffle draw scandal deepen, sources have revealed that five Egyptian nationals, along with members of the Indian community, were part of the fraudulent gang.

Sources confirmed that the gang was led by a man previously a “Bedoun” individual who recently acquired Dominican citizenship. He fled the country yesterday, while his Egyptian accomplice had left Kuwait a month before the scandal came to light.

Investigations also uncovered that the five defendants had fraudulently won seven cars in recent raffles. Authorities are continuing their probe, working with multiple parties to identify all individuals involved in the scam.

Regarding confessions, sources disclosed that some defendants have admitted to rigging the raffles. Additionally, the number of cars and prizes linked to the fraud is expected to rise as the investigation progresses.

Earlier, a Kuwaiti national, serving as the head of the withdrawals department at the Ministry of Commerce, has been implicated in a counterfeit coupon scheme alongside an Egyptian expatriate and her husband.

The group collaborated to fraudulently obtain seven cars—five registered under the wife’s name and two under the husband’s. Their operation was facilitated by a Bedoun holding a Dominican passport having a European visa, who acted as the intermediary between the Kuwaiti employee and the expatriate couple. Investigations revealed that the wife and husband received 300 Kuwaiti dinars per transaction, while the bulk of the illicit profits went to the Dominican national and the Kuwaiti official.

The Dominican suspect fled Kuwait as news of the scam broke, while authorities successfully apprehended his wife before she could leave the country. The husband and the Kuwaiti employee were also arrested—the latter outside his residence. All suspects have confessed to their involvement, and the case is under further investigation before being referred to the Public Prosecution.

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Visa Fraud Gang Busted In Kuwait; International Network Exposed

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KUWAIT CITY, July 1: As part of its ongoing campaign to combat organized crime and enforce residency and labor laws, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior, through the Nationality and Residency Affairs Sector and the General Department of Residency Investigations, has arrested a gang involved in large-scale document forgery aimed at securing travel visas to various European countries.

Investigations carried out in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs uncovered the gang’s fraudulent methods, which included altering job titles, falsifying employer information, and manipulating work permits, salary details, bank statements, and other official documents to meet visa requirements set by European embassies.

Initial findings also revealed the involvement of an Egyptian national operating a social media account from abroad, who promoted these illegal services and targeted individuals seeking to immigrate illegally. Authorities apprehended several gang members within Kuwait and seized electronic devices and forged documents used in their operations. The suspects and confiscated materials have been referred to the relevant authorities for legal action.

In line with international security cooperation, Kuwait coordinated immediately with authorities in the Arab Republic of Egypt, leading to the arrest of the remaining gang members abroad. Further legal procedures are currently underway.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to upholding national security and enforcing the law, warning that it will continue to take firm action against anyone involved in such criminal activities. The Ministry also urged the public to comply with all laws and regulations.

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Three injured in vehicle collision and fire on Jahra Road

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Three injured in vehicle collision and fire on Jahra Road

Kuwait firefighting team tackles vehicle fire on the Jahra Road.

KUWAIT CITY, July 1: Firefighting teams from the Shuwaikh Industrial Fire Station responded Tuesday morning to a collision and fire involving two vehicles on Jahra Road in the Shuwaikh area.

The incident resulted in injuries to three individuals. Emergency teams swiftly managed the situation, and the injured were handed over to medical emergency services for treatment.

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Fake UK Apartments Scam Lands Kuwaiti Woman In Jail

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KUWAIT CITY, June 30: The Court of Cassation has sentenced a Kuwaiti businesswoman to four years in prison with hard labor and fined her 1,152,000 Kuwaiti dinars after convicting her of defrauding several citizens. She falsely claimed to offer residential apartments in the UK for Kuwaiti students, convincing parents that she owned properties near British universities. In exchange for reserving these non-existent units, she collected large sums of money. Investigations revealed that she operated the fraudulent scheme in partnership with an Egyptian accomplice who fled the country once the scam was uncovered. Despite the exposure, she continued her fraudulent activities until her arrest. She was later charged with fraud and money laundering. The Court of Cassation upheld the lower court’s ruling, confirming her guilt and making the verdict final.

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