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OTP Scam Drains KD 37,000 from Elderly Kuwaiti Man’s Account

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KUWAIT CITY, April 13: An elderly Kuwaiti citizen lost his entire bank balance of KD 37,000 (approx. $120,000) after falling victim to a phone scam carried out by an unidentified fraudster or members of a criminal network. The scammer, posing as a detective, falsely claimed that hackers were attempting to access the man’s bank account and convinced him that urgent action was needed to prevent the theft.

Under this pretense, the 69-year-old victim, a resident of the Capital Governorate, was deceived into revealing sensitive bank details—including his card number, PIN, and a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to his mobile phone. These details were then used by the fraudster to completely drain the account. The exact method—whether by direct transfer or online purchase—remains under investigation.

According to a source familiar with the case, the scam began with a call from a local Kuwaiti number. The caller, pretending to be a detective, warned the victim of an imminent cyberattack and demanded banking details, falsely claiming it was to protect the funds. Shortly after sharing his information, the victim received a notification stating his account balance was reduced to KD 4.

The victim promptly reported the incident to the Public Prosecutor, who has since ordered an official investigation. A security source reiterated that local banks and Ministry of Interior officials never request personal or banking information over the phone and warned the public not to respond to such calls—whether through regular phone lines or messaging apps like WhatsApp.

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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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