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2 Egyptians and a Syrian Arrested for Stealing Bank Card Data Through Fake Government Websites

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KUWAIT CITY, April 9: The Criminal Security Sector, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigation – Capital Investigations Department, successfully arrested a gang ( two Egyptian nationals and one Syrian national)  involved in stealing bank card data through fake websites impersonating official government agencies. The group used the stolen data to purchase smartphones, which they intended to smuggle out of the country.

Through ongoing investigations and field operations, the suspects were apprehended in possession of electronic devices used to copy bank card information, multiple smartphones, and forged documents. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to creating a fraudulent website that closely resembled the official site of the Public Authority for Civil Information. This site was promoted through search engines to deceive victims and obtain their financial data.

The suspects were referred to the appropriate authorities for legal action. The Ministry of Interior urges all citizens and residents to exercise caution, verify the authenticity of websites before making transactions, and use only official government websites to protect themselves from fraud and data theft.

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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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Expat Ends Life by Slashing Vein in Kuwait’s Al Waha

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KUWAIT CITY, June 30: An expatriate tragically took his own life in the Al Waha area by slashing his vein, resulting in severe bleeding. The motive behind the suicide remains unknown.

According to a security source, the incident was reported by a friend of the victim to one of his colleagues. Upon receiving the alert, emergency services promptly dispatched an ambulance to the scene. Paramedics confirmed that the expatriate had used a sharp knife to inflict the fatal wounds.

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