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Basements Misused, Apartments Illegally Built

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KUWAIT CITY, April 29: In a series of field inspections across investment housing areas, engineers from the Capital Municipality uncovered multiple violations of building codes and land use regulations, prompting a wave of legal actions and warnings.

The inspection campaigns were carried out under the directives of the Director General of the Municipality, Engineer Manan Al-Asfour, and supervised by Dr. Salah Al-Khurainj, Director of the Engineering Follow-up and Audit Department.

Engineer Barak Ali, from the Engineering Violations Follow-up Department, reported visiting two investment plots within the Capital Governorate. “We issued official violation warnings and reports regarding unauthorized alterations to the properties,” he stated. “We are proceeding with legal measures, including either the removal of the violations by the property owners, licensing them if permissible, or escalating the matter through formal building code reports.”

Engineer Abdul Rashidi from the Engineering Follow-up and Audit Department also participated in the operations. He confirmed monitoring several infractions, including the unauthorized use of basements for storage or central kitchens, unauthorized expansion of structures, and unlicensed construction. “Several warnings were issued, and legal procedures were initiated through formal reporting,” he said.

Engineer Mohammed Ali Obaid of the Engineering Investigation and Follow-up Department further revealed that violations were detected both within and outside the approved boundaries of investment housing zones. “Basements intended solely for parking were converted into storage units or living quarters,” he noted. “Even ground floors have been subdivided—one section turned into a reception area, others into illegally built apartments. Some newly constructed areas do not exist in the original plans.”

The engineers confirmed that all violations have been documented and will be followed up with appropriate legal actions to enforce compliance with municipal regulations. The Capital Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining safety standards and lawful development across all investment zones.

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One Dead in Farwaniya Apartment Fire

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KUWAIT CITY, July 2: Firefighting teams from the Farwaniya and Subhan centers responded to a blaze that broke out in an apartment building in the Farwaniya area on Wednesday evening.

Firefighters quickly began efforts to contain and extinguish the fire. Despite their swift response, the incident tragically resulted in the death of one individual. Once the fire was brought under control, the scene was handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation.

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Two Killed In Car Crash On Wafra Road

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KUWAIT CITY, July 2: Firefighters from the Arifjan Center responded to a fatal collision involving two vehicles on Wafra Road on Wednesday evening. The accident resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Emergency crews secured the scene, and the victims’ cases were handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation.

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Kuwait Police Arrest Bangladeshi in Asian Expats Extortion Bust

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KUWAIT CITY, July 2: In a significant move to clamp down on criminal activity, the Criminal Security Sector of Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has dismantled a gang that was extorting members of the Asian community in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area of Farwaniya Governorate.

According to an official statement, the Farwaniya Investigations Department uncovered the gang’s illegal operations following complaints from expats and vendors. The group was reportedly demanding money from individuals — many of them street vendors and informal workers — in exchange for not harassing or harming them. The victims, largely from the Asian expatriate community, were targeted due to their vulnerable status and presence in unregulated market areas.

Investigators were able to document the gang’s activities with video evidence showing members of the group collecting money from vendors in real time. The footage confirmed that the gang was exploiting the lack of oversight in the area to run an organized extortion racket.

Based on this evidence, law enforcement set a strategic ambush, which led to the arrest of one gang member, a Bangladeshi national, caught red-handed while attempting to extort money. Authorities stated that operations are ongoing to identify and arrest the remaining members of the group.

The Ministry of Interior emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards individuals or groups who threaten the peace and security of society. In its statement, the ministry urged the public to report any suspicious or similar criminal behavior through official communication channels, reiterating its commitment to protecting all communities in Kuwait.

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