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MoI installs hi-tech cameras to trap seat belts, phone violators

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March 28, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, March 27: Before the implementation of the new traffic law on April 22, the Ministry of Interior has completed its preparations for enforcing the new fines, including a public awareness campaign on the law’s provisions. In this regard, Head of the Traffic Awareness Department at the General Traffic Department Major Musaed Al-Aslawi said the traffic control and surveillance cameras, along with newly deployed cameras, are capable of monitoring a range of traffic violations, particularly those related to seatbelt use and mobile phone usage while driving.

Major Al-Aslawi revealed the types of traffic cameras deployed at the roundabouts, intersections, and main and internal roads in various areas of the country. He explained that different types of cameras are used to monitor traffic conditions, including surveillance cameras, artificial intelligence cameras, point-to-point speed monitoring cameras, and modern cameras designed to detect violations such as “no Uturn” and mobile cameras. A total of 413 traffic surveillance cameras, located at intersections and linked to the traffic control room, are designed to monitor congestion and alleviate bottlenecks by adjusting signal timings. These cameras also track violations such as mobile phone usage, failure to wear seatbelts, children sitting in the front seats, crossing solid lines, and obstructing traffic. These cameras are monitored by staff in the operations room. They cover all directions at intersections and record the aforementioned violations. Furthermore, there are 421 fixed traffic enforcement cameras placed on main and internal roads, roundabouts and intersections. These cameras are designed to monitor speeding and red signal violations.

The footage from these cameras is carefully reviewed after data extraction to verify recorded violations. If a violation is confirmed, it is sent to the violator via the government application Sahel. If, during the review, it is found that the driver was using a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt, these additional violations are added to the main violation. There are 252 artificial intelligence cameras deployed on most roads and internal areas. These cameras are designed to monitor seatbelt violations, children sitting in the front seats, mobile phone usage while driving, and lack of lane discipline. These AI cameras also undergo a review process, and if a violation is confirmed, a notification is sent to the driver through the Sahel app. Like the traffic enforcement cameras, these AI cameras register seatbelt violations for both the driver and the passenger, while mobile phone usage violations are only recorded for the driver.

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Visa Fraud Gang Busted In Kuwait; International Network Exposed

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July 1, 2025

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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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July 1, 2025

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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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June 30, 2025

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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.