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Kuwaiti Woman Falls Victim to Fake Land Deal

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KUWAIT CITY, May 1: Hawally detectives have referred a Kuwaiti citizen to the Public Prosecution in connection with a land fraud case involving a bogus real estate deal in a neighboring Gulf country. The referral was accompanied by an investigative report that corroborates the victim’s complaint and refutes the defendant’s claim that the money in question was a personal loan.

According to a security source, the case began when a Kuwaiti woman, born in 1984, filed a complaint at the Hawally Police Station alleging that she had been defrauded of KD 3,500. She told police she had seen an advertisement on a social media platform promoting the sale of a prime plot of land in a Gulf country. After reaching out to the advertiser, who identified himself as a Kuwaiti citizen, she agreed to purchase the land. She transferred KD 3,500 as a down payment, with the balance to be settled after inspecting the site in person.

However, upon traveling to the specified location, the woman discovered that no such plot existed. “I found out I had bought an illusion,” she told police. “There was no land for sale in the area the seller had mentioned. When I confronted him, he began avoiding me and eventually stopped answering my calls altogether. He never returned the down payment.”

Detectives from the Hawally Investigations Department took over the case and summoned the 45-year-old suspect. During questioning, he admitted receiving the KD 3,500 but claimed it was a debt owed to him by the complainant, not payment for any land transaction.

However, further inquiries by investigators contradicted the defendant’s version of events. Both parties were re-interviewed, and the detectives’ report ultimately concluded that the man had indeed committed fraud. A background check revealed that the suspect has a prior criminal record involving similar fraud and deception cases, according to the Ministry of Interior’s database.

The case has now been formally referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.

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Expat Arrested for Repeated Fraud and Deception Against Kuwaiti Citizens

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 21: A Kuwaiti citizen has fallen victim to a sophisticated fraud scheme by an expatriate who falsely claimed to be a partner in a general trading and contracting company. The expatriate allegedly convinced the citizen that he was authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the company and received KD 12,000 for work he promised to carry out, but failed to complete.

According to a security source, the victim filed a report at Maidan Hawally Police Station, detailing the fraudulent activities and confirming that the accused had misrepresented himself as a contracting company partner. The case was subsequently referred to Hawally Investigations for further action.

The accused appeared voluntarily before investigators. During questioning, he admitted to committing fraud and deception, acknowledging that he had drawn up a contract with the complainant. He confirmed that he had received KD 12,000 for work involving “decor, aluminum, and doors” at the complainant’s residence in the Al-Shaab area. While he carried out some of the tasks, he failed to complete the rest, claiming that the complainant had physically assaulted him due to delays in the work. The expatriate also admitted that he deliberately misled the victim into believing he operated a legitimate contracting company.

Further investigations revealed that the accused had prepared fake company documents, including contracts stamped with his name, to reinforce the deception. He retained the remaining funds for personal use after completing only partial work.

The security source added that the expatriate is known for fraud and deception and has a criminal record involving multiple similar cases. Authorities confirmed that he has repeatedly engaged in such fraudulent activities, exploiting victims by misrepresenting himself as a legitimate contractor.

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Wanted Kuwaiti Found With Narcotics During Traffic Stop

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Drugs seized from offender

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 21: A police patrol from the Capital Governorate intercepted a vehicle on Jahra Road near the Doha area for violating traffic laws by crossing land lines. Upon checking the driver’s identity, authorities discovered that he is a Kuwaiti citizen wanted by the General Department for the Execution of Judgments in connection with a drug abuse case.

A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of two small bags suspected to contain narcotic substances, along with drug paraphernalia. The driver, along with the seized items, was referred to the General Department for Drug Control for further investigation and necessary legal action.

Caught on Camera: U-Turn Violation During Hawalli Traffic Campaign

Meanwhile, a night-time campaign conducted by a joint team of security, traffic, and rescue personnel from Hawalli Governorate resulted in the issuance of 1,213 traffic violations, including cases of illegal overtaking and turning in areas with warning signs. During the campaign, authorities also arrested 12 individuals violating residency laws and 3 juveniles driving without a license, in addition to seizing 8 vehicles wanted by the judiciary.

The authorities emphasized that such operations are part of ongoing efforts to maintain traffic discipline, enforce residency laws, and combat drug-related offenses in the country.

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Irregularities drive retake of doctorate examination

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KUWAIT CITY, Oct 21: The Administrative Court of Appeal ruled to annul the results of the entrance exam for the PhD program in Comparative Jurisprudence and Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence at the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies. The court ordered the university to allow a student to retake the exam after finding significant deficiencies in the questions and procedures. In its ruling, the court confirmed that one exam question was ambiguous and unclear despite being allocated ten marks.

The student received a zero on that question, even though the relevant administrative body acknowledged its ambiguity and lack of clarity. The court stressed that the exam duration of two and a half hours was insufficient given the number of required fields of study, which included five subjects, each with a separate textbook. This was also acknowledged by members of the Grievances Committee. In addition, part of the exam time was lost due to changes in a question and efforts to understand unclear questions

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