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Education Minister refers 9 corruption cases to the Public Prosecution

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2 months ago

April 22, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, April 22: Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei has announced the referral of nine new corruption cases to the Public Prosecution, reports Al-Seyassah daily. Al-Tabtabaei affirmed the keenness of the ministry to promote integrity and transparency within the education sector. He explained that the violations included abuse of power for personal gain, facilitating the illegal seizure of public funds, misuse of administrative authority, and the provision of false information, all of which reflect serious corruption warranting legal accountability. The ministry has submitted all documents and records related to the cases to the relevant judicial authorities to ensure that appropriate legal action is taken and that those involved are held accountable without any discrimination or exception.

The activation of the Inspection and Audit Office has played a major role in enhancing internal oversight and uncovering recent serious financial and administrative violations Al-Tabtabaei affirmed that the ministry is taking these cases seriously and is conducting a comprehensive review of existing oversight systems. He said the ministry is taking corrective measures to prevent the recurrence of such violations, strengthen compliance with laws, and ensure the integrity of administrative and financial procedures to protect public funds and the state’s rights. Al-Tabtabaei urged the employees of the Ministry of Education to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, stressing that cleansing the administrative environment of violations is necessary for any future educational reform.

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