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New Law Incoming: Traffic Offenses Soar as Kuwait Enforces Road Discipline

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New Law Incoming: Traffic Offenses Soar as Kuwait Enforces Road Discipline

A file photo from a previous traffic campaign in Kuwait.

KUWAIT CITY, April 15: In a final push before the implementation of the new traffic law on April 22, Kuwait’s General Traffic Department has ramped up its nationwide enforcement campaigns to promote road discipline and enhance public safety. According to official statistics released for the period of April 5 to 11, a total of 56,708 traffic violations were recorded.

As part of the crackdown, 110 juveniles were referred to the Juvenile Prosecution for operating vehicles without valid driver’s licenses, and the respective vehicle owners were summoned for questioning. Additionally, 39 individuals were referred to the traffic police for committing serious offenses. Authorities also impounded 29 vehicles and motorcycles apprehended 48 individuals wanted for various offenses, and recovered 46 vehicles linked to breach of trust and theft cases.

Law enforcement also detained two individuals found in abnormal conditions and five others for driving under similar circumstances; all were referred to the General Department for Drug Control.

During the same period, traffic officers responded to 1,480 road accidents, 278 of which resulted in injuries or fatalities.

Cumulative traffic statistics for the first quarter of 2024 indicate a total of 1,049,382 violations. These include 332,536 for speeding, 30,190 for mobile phone use while driving, 24,738 for running red lights, and 70,708 for failure to wear seat belts.

The department also highlighted the current infrastructure supporting traffic monitoring and enforcement, which includes 205 fixed surveillance cameras, 7 mobile units, 355 overtaking detection cameras, 20 point-to-point speed cameras, 161 digital message boards, 252 cameras for detecting seat belt and mobile phone violations, and 355 additional fixed monitoring cameras.

Tragically, traffic accidents in the first quarter claimed the lives of 65 individuals, underscoring the urgency and importance of ongoing traffic reform efforts.

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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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