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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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Cops Catch Fleeing Suspect With Narcotics, Booze, And Big Cash

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Cops Catch Fleeing Suspect With Narcotics, Booze, And Big Cash

Seized items along with the accused were referred to the authorities

KUWAIT CITY, July 21: A man in his thirties was caught red-handed in a dramatic drug bust in Sharq area after trying to resist arrest.

Police patrols spotted the suspect behaving erratically while driving a four-wheel-drive vehicle. As officers approached, the man attempted to flee the scene, triggering a tense pursuit. But the chase didn’t last long; the patrol quickly forced the vehicle to a halt.

Upon searching the vehicle and the suspect, officers discovered a damning stash: two bottles of alcohol, a quantity of narcotics, and a suspicious bundle of KD 1,000 in cash. The man, described by police as being in an “intoxicated state,” was immediately arrested on suspicion of drug use and possession.

The seized items were confiscated, and the accused was handed over to the General Department for Drug Control, where he now faces serious charges related to drug and alcohol possession.

Police sources say the quick response and alertness of the patrol team helped prevent what could have been a dangerous situation on the road.

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Egyptian Stole Half a Million… Then Opened a Beauty Clinic — Now He’s in Kuwait Jail

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: The Court of Cassation has sentenced an Egyptian national to 10 years in prison with hard labor for charges of breach of trust, embezzlement, and money laundering during his time as a financial manager at the Kuwait Teachers Association.

In addition to the prison term, the court ordered the defendant to pay a fine of approximately KD 1 million and ruled that he be deported from the country upon completion of his sentence.

The case dates back to 2018, when the accused was found to have manipulated the association’s accounts, repeatedly increasing his own salary, issuing unauthorized payments, and disbursing checks that bounced. Investigations revealed that he had exploited his position to issue five unapproved checks and embezzled over KD 500,000, which he funneled into a private business venture.

The stolen funds were allegedly used to open a cosmetic clinic, which generated over KD 400,000 in profits. The court viewed this as a clear case of laundering illicit gains under the guise of legitimate investment.

The final ruling brings an end to a high-profile case that highlighted serious breaches of financial oversight within the association.

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Domestic Worker in Critical Condition After Reported Suicide Attempt

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KUWAIT CITY, July 21: An expatriate man in his thirties, holding an Article 20 (Domestic Visa)  residence permit, was rushed to Jahra Hospital after a reported suicide attempt.

According to the Ministry of Interior, the operations room received an emergency call reporting that the worker had attempted to take his own life by slitting his wrist. He was immediately transferred for urgent medical treatment and has been placed under police guard pending further investigation. Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the circumstances and motives behind the incident. Further details are expected once the investigation progresses.

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