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Interior Ministry cracks down on road chaos and criminal activity

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KUWAIT CITY, April 16: Last week, police patrols referred 28 individuals to the Drugs Control General Department (DCGD) at the Interior Ministry for the possession of drugs, and arrested 241 wanted persons who were handed over to the concerned authorities. According to the weekly statistics of the emergency police patrols, the officers dealt with eight physical altercations and controlled all involved parties. They also handled 161 traffic accidents, issued 19,151 traffic violation citations and impounded three vehicles.

Meanwhile, over the past six days, officers from the General Traffic Department (GTD) at the Interior Ministry arrested 110 juveniles for driving without a license, and referred them to the Juvenile Prosecution. According to the department’s weekly report, 39 individuals were placed in precautionary detention and 56,708 traffic violations were recorded. Moreover, 18 vehicles were impounded, two individuals were referred to the Drugs Control General Department (DCGD), five were detained as they were in an abnormal condition, and six were nabbed for failure to present valid identification documents. Authorities also arrested 48 wanted individuals and seized 46 vehicles linked to civil cases. The department reported that it dealt with 1,480 traffic accidents during the week; including 178 that resulted in injuries.

By Munif Naif
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times

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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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