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Ministry of Interior Arrests Cooperative Manager in Bribery Case

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3 months ago

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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Blazes Break Out in Al-Rehab and Farwaniya; Firefighters Swiftly Respond

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KUWAIT CITY, July 3: Kuwait’s firefighting teams responded to two separate fire incidents on Thursday evening, swiftly containing both blazes and preventing further damage.

In the Al-Rehab area, fire crews from the Subhan Fire Department successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in three vehicles parked at a school. The teams acted promptly to control the flames, and no significant injuries were reported.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident in the Farwaniya area, firefighting teams from both Farwaniya and Subhan centers responded to a blaze in a residential apartment building. The fire was brought under control after an intense effort, but five individuals sustained injuries. The affected site was handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.

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