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Court jails Al-Khalidi for 5 years, Al-Mullah sentenced to 2 years

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KUWAIT CITY, March 27: The Criminal Court sentenced Salman Al-Khalidi to five years imprisonment for insulting the Amiri authority on social media. On February 9, the court presided over by Judge Abdullah Al-Osaimi, had adjourned the hearing to April 10 to consider Al-Khalidi¡¯s appeal against the prison sentence issued in absentia in a State Security case.

Al-Mullah gets 2 years
The Criminal Court Wednesday sentenced former MP Saleh Al-Mullah to two-year imprisonment with hard labor in a State Security case. The Public Prosecution had previously decided to release Al-Mullah on bail of KD 1,000 after completing his investigation. He was charged with challenging the authority and powers of His Highness the Amir and misusing his phone through a post on his X account. Al-Mullah denied the charges against him. In the grounds for its ruling, the Criminal Court confirmed that it was certain the defendant was referring to His Highness the Amir, who holds undisputed constitutional rights under the Kuwaiti Constitution. The court stated that it was clear the defendant, when posting the statement on May 10, 2024, intended to address the current Amir, not the late Amir. The court rejected the defendant¡¯s claim that the post expressed a constitutional rather than a political opinion, explaining that social media was not the appropriate platform for such matters. Instead, it should be the domain of legal research and studies, not public discussion intended to harm or defame the rights and powers of His Highness the Amir of the country.

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

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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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