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Ministry of Interior Arrests Cooperative Manager in Bribery Case

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April 14, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, April 14: The Ministry of Interior has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to taking strict action against individuals who abuse their official roles or exploit their positions for personal gain. This stance aligns with the directives of Kuwait’s political leadership and the country’s adherence to international standards in combating all forms of corruption.

In a recent statement, the ministry announced the arrest of a Kuwaiti citizen employed as a manager at a cooperative society. He was apprehended after being accused of soliciting a bribe in exchange for fulfilling tasks associated with his official duties. The arrest followed the filing of an official complaint with the relevant security authorities.

The ministry revealed that, in coordination with the Public Prosecution, legal authorization was obtained to record meetings and conversations related to the case. These interactions were documented through audio and video recordings, ultimately leading to the suspect being caught in the act and referred to the appropriate legal authority for further action.

Describing the offense as a serious crime that undermines public trust in government institutions, the Ministry of Interior emphasized its zero-tolerance approach to corruption and breach of public trust. It also urged citizens and residents to promptly report any similar misconduct—such as demands for bribes or gifts by public employees—while highlighting that Kuwaiti law offers immunity from punishment to anyone who reports such crimes, whether before or after they occur.

The Ministry of Social Affairs added that the arrested individual had been appointed through a four-member committee consisting of representatives from the Public Authority for Manpower, the Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies, and the concerned cooperative society. His appointment was processed via the “Fakhrna” platform. The case has now been referred to the Public Prosecution.

The ministry stressed that this incident is isolated and does not reflect the overall integrity and progress of Kuwait’s cooperative movement.

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The defendant also sent messages to the victim’s husband, with insinuations that cast doubt on her reputation. He demanded for money and jewelry worth KD15,000 in exchange for not defaming her in front of her brothers and husband. Attorney Ayed Al-Rashidi, lawyer for the victim, proved the guilt of the defendant in court. He filed a civil claim for KD5,001 compensation for the damages incurred by his client.

The court af firmed in its reasoning that the case file, results of investigations and the attached documents, including the text and voice messages extracted from WhatsApp, prove that the defendant committed the charges leveled against him, stressing that his actions fall within the scope of electronic blackmail and misuse of communication media.

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Kuwait targets illegal workshops, vehicles in Fahaheel Industrial Area

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September 13, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 13: A joint traffic and inspection campaign in Fahaheel Industrial Area resulted in 93 traffic violations, 93 vehicles seized for failing security and durability standards, four residency law violators referred, six commercial violations reported, and 14 abandoned vehicles removed, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday.

The campaign was conducted by the General Traffic Department, in coordination with the Technical Inspection Department, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Kuwait Municipality, as part of a broader initiative to uphold public order and combat legal violations.

In its press statement, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that the campaign specifically targeted workshops, garages, and vehicles operating in violation of the law within the industrial zone.

The Ministry emphasized that these operations fall under its comprehensive plan to enforce the rule of law and to strengthen public safety and security. It reiterated its commitment to continuing and intensifying such traffic and inspection campaigns in both industrial and residential areas to apprehend violators and safeguard lives and property.